house call

American  

noun

1. a professional visit, as by a doctor or sales representative, to the home of a patient or customer.

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Etymology

Origin of house call

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The beautician disclosed the house call to the club’s human resources team, one of the former employees said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

The Ohio Republican said Mr. Taibbi was able to get the matter cleared up on March 21, or less than two weeks after the house call.

From Washington Times • May 24, 2023

“Not one of my patients had ever heard of the in-home vaccination program from L.A. County. Not one,” said Dr. Gene Dorio, a house call physician specializing in geriatrics who is based in Santa Clarita.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2022

After his appointment, Barreto grabs breakfast and then heads to his first house call of the day.

From Scientific American • Jun. 10, 2022

On the way to Casse we make a house call, stopping at a hut to greet an elderly-looking couple sitting together on a straw mat.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French