in-home

adjective

ˌin-ˈhōm How to pronounce in-home (audio)
ˈin-ˌhōm
: occurring in one's home
in-home care for the elderly
in-home services

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White works for the state as an in-home caretaker for elderly and disabled clients. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Air purifier distributions, which began in 2025, only provide temporary in-home relief. — Samhita M Ilango, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Why Custom Organization Makes Back to School Easier At Closets by Design Charlotte, every project begins with a free in-home consultation. — Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 Not wanting to base the decision solely on emotions, the couple brought in a professional trainer and behaviorist who knew Lulu and Tuktuk well for an in-home assessment. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-home

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-home was in 1956

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“In-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-home. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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