How to Use at-home in a Sentence

at-home

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of at-homenext
  • These easy at-home tricks might get the smell out of your shoes and prevent foul odors.
    — Dwyer Frame, Health, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Out of 21 alarm clocks, these were our favorite from at-home tests.
    — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Check out our guides to the best at-home red light therapy tools and the best gua sha tools.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 22 June 2023
  • Amp up gloss with an oil treatment or at-home hair glaze.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 14 Apr. 2023
  • This at-home test should be viewed the same as an at-home pregnancy test.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Invite a few pals over to cheer on team USA, and maybe even compete in a few at-home games of your own.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Christina and Josh Hall are all about at-home wellness.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 28 July 2023
  • Millions have been gripped by the hacks shared daily by at-home pros, who are putting these products to the test.
    — Blake Bakkila, countryliving.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Frequently Asked Questions What is the best at-home wax to use?
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The number of listings that feature an at-home cold plunge pool is up 130% year over year.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
  • While you and your little ones are confined to your homes while the snow piles high, take the time to enjoy an at-home spa day.
    — Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Some at-home treatments can cost as little as less than $100.
    — Women's Health, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Are there any concerns about taking an at-home menopause test?
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Before diving into the world of at-home polygel, though, there are a few more things to be cognizant of.
    — Tori Crowther, Allure, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Because of its heavy weight, testers preferred to use this mat for at-home practice.
    — Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Base and Top Coats To complete your at-home manicure, Hanna says not to skip the base and top coats.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
  • Free, print-at-home signs are available through the Xerces Society.
    — Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
  • The Triple Acid Peel is the perfect at-home facial to recreate that red carpet glow from the comfort of your home.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 May 2024
  • Our at-home testing took place over three weeks, with our testers sleeping on the sheets every night.
    — Sarah Bradley, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The good news: There are at-home versions that'll save time you and money and—bonus!—may also be better for your hair.
    — Daley Quinn, Women's Health, 26 June 2023
  • Try telling this to Gen Z who want to only take jobs that allow hybrid or at-home work.
    — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Our in-home testers tried out 20 of the most popular at-home carpet cleaners.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2023
  • The new study is the largest human trial of a fully implantable, at-home BCI system.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Dec. 2023
  • For Debra Hornbuckle, an at-home health care provider, driving is part of the job.
    — Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 24 June 2023
  • This at-home formula enhances and tones your shade and blends grays, for up to 16 shampoos.
    — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
  • People are able to order four free at-home tests per household.
    — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Each gazebo also comes with a coupon of up to $600 off, making this the best time to invest in this at-home getaway.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
  • There’s also the option to order an at-home lobster roll kit.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 13 Sep. 2024
  • In the 1850s, reading aloud was the primary form of at-home entertainment.
    — Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Already tried at-home inversion therapy and ready to invest a bit more in one?
    — Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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at home

2 of 2 noun
  • The Thorns’ next match is at home against the Houston Dash.
    — oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2023
  • John Lennon wrote it and sang it at the piano, at home in 1977.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
  • You’re supposed to learn good things at home and ABCs in schools.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
  • Mary was at home along with Kathy when the rest of the family went out.
    — Maureen Maher, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2023
  • This is the place to get your gifts for friends and family at home.
    — Claire Stern, ELLE, 7 Apr. 2023
  • His mother, a nurse, took time off of work to care for him at home.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Jacksonville was just 4-5 on the road this season and the Chiefs have lost just once at home.
    — Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Yep, there's no better way to torch the core than with one of the best ab workouts at home.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 8 Apr. 2023
  • This three-in-one tool gives you a full spa-like treatment at home.
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Lukas Dostal made 29 saves as the Ducks lost for the fifth time in their last six overall and sixth straight at home.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The Chiefs are expected to play at home in the 2023 NFL kickoff game.
    — Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Portland’s next match is at home against the Houston Dash.
    — oregonlive, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Just good friends and a meal that made everyone feel at home.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Frankfurt has now won their last five games at home, scoring 16 goals in the process.
    — Manuel Veth, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Alabama is great, but Auburn has won 27 in a row at home.
    — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 8 Jan. 2023
  • How often in a week did your parents or guardians cook at home?
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
  • At the end of the half a year at sea, he is allowed a two-to-three-month stay at home with his family.
    — Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
  • These heights aren’t often easy to reach, so leave your skis and climbing gear at home.
    — Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Maryland is just 1-4 in road games this season but is 9-1 at home.
    — Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2023
  • To keep ticks at bay at home, trim brush, mow grass, and rake leaves on your property.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Our recipe will remind you of those wholesome meals at home.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024
  • The Eagles are a seven-and-a-half-point favorite at home with the game total set at 48 points.
    — Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2023
  • The Spurs will remain at home for their second game of the season to take on the Houston Rockets.
    — Chantz Martin, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Grab both the travel-size and full-size versions to keep one at home and one in your handbag for touch-ups.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Peñarol had the biggest result of the round, defeating The Strongest 4-0 at home in Uruguay.
    — Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Neal uses a unique style to focus on problems at home and abroad.
    — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Their next game is at home Saturday with the Chicago Fire.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The girl who, just five years ago, sat at home, wondering what would become of her life.
    — The Arizona Republic, 20 Jan. 2023
  • In the meantime, Queen Camilla is resting privately at home under the care of her doctors.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The bottom line: Trump's most dangerous weapon against the media is his words, which press freedom advocates have warned do have a significant chilling effect both at home and abroad.
    — Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024

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