at-home

[ at-hohm ]

noun

1. Also at home. a reception of visitors at certain hours at one's home.

adjective

1. done or used in the home; intended for one's home:

   a new line of at-home computers; at-home assignments for free-lance workers.

at-home

noun

1. another name for open day
2. a social gathering in a person's home

Word History and Origins

Origin of at-home¹

First recorded in 1740–45

Example Sentences

Scotland finished with wins at home to Croatia and away to Poland to end their first campaign at A level on seven points.

From BBC

Maybe I’ll just watch a soccer game or a movie at home.

From Los Angeles Times

Villa need to click again, but they are at home which will help.

From BBC

Players have also been asked to make it look like someone is at home when they are out, by leaving lights or a television on, for example.

From BBC

Nevertheless, Israel's position outside the court means that Netanyahu and Gallant, whom the prime minister recently fired over a "crisis in trust," will not face any risk of arrest at home.

From Salon

Related Words

• banquet
• barbecue
• bash
• feast
• festivity
• gala
• luncheon
• reception
• shindig