at-home

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adjective

ət-ˈhōm How to pronounce at-home (audio)
ˈat-ˌhōm
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: intended or suitable for one's home
an at-home dress
2
: being or occurring at one's home
at-home entertainment
3
: not employed outside the home : stay-at-home
an at-home mom

at home

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noun

: a reception given at one's home

Examples of at-home in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Instead, consider the following five coffee liqueurs as your choice mixer for an at-home Espresso Martini. Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 The tests will detect current COVID variants and can be used through the end of the year, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Between the lines: The at-home testing distribution program launched in January 2022. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
Chicago was blanked again by the Senators on Saturday, 4-0, while Detroit split a doubleheader at home with the California Angels. Chuck Murr, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Continue the vibes at home and relive the night by watching Joey Bada$$’s acceptance speech HERE and check out the recap sizzle of this unforgettable evening. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at-home 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1745, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at-home was in 1745

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“At-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-home. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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