Definition of AT HOME (original) (raw)

: intended or suitable for one's home

: being or occurring at one's home

Examples of at-home in a Sentence

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Adjective

Ahead, Katie Sullivan, the director of issue communications at the American Cleaning Institute, shares the best way to remove sticky, greasy residue from pot lids, at-home solutions for tackling even the most stubborn residue, and the one mistake to avoid that can make cleanup more difficult. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026 The collectible kit includes a full manicure system and is built around the brand’s core at-home application model. —Advertorial, Footwear News, 8 May 2026

Noun

Flag football Class 4A Harmony and 2A Deltona both won tight games at home to advance to next week’s state tournament in Tampa. —Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026 Turn back the tape just a few weeks ago, to when the Five Stripes relinquished a 1-0 advantage in the final stretch to lose at home 2-1. —Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for at-home

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1745, in the meaning defined above

Phrase

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of at-home was in the 15th century