in-home

adjective

ˌin-ˈhōm How to pronounce in-home (audio)
ˈin-ˌhōm
: occurring in one's home
in-home care for the elderly
in-home services

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Her growing passion for yoga and Pilates evolved from an in-home workout to opening a 2,700-square-foot fitness studio to share it with others. Martie Bowser, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025 Afterward, the patient calls their care coordinator to see if an in-home IV drip could be covered, hoping to avoid future hospital admissions—especially cumbersome for someone who is already fatigued from treatment. Kara Trott, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Many landlords are reluctant to rent to someone who will be operating an in-home childcare business, due to worries about liability. Christine Ro, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Organizations like food pantries, health clinics and in-home care agencies often provide important services, but they are frequently overlooked in disaster planning. Trevor Riggen, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-home

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-home was in 1956

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“In-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-home. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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