1
: 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
: a reception given at one's home
at home
3 of 3phrase
1
: relaxed and comfortable : at ease
felt completely at home on the stage
2
: in harmony with the surroundings
3
: on familiar ground : knowledgeable
teachers at home in their subject fields
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
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, 21 May 2026
Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Or take a page out of a cat’s book and leave your dog at home to relax indoors next to the air conditioner.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Adjective
This affordable chip requires only a basic LED and a photodetector to measure light intensity, creating a simple, compact device suitable for at-home use.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
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, 21 May 2026
Noun
After a long review, the safe at home call stood.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Or take a page out of a cat’s book and leave your dog at home to relax indoors next to the air conditioner.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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“At-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-home. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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