Definition of "at home" in English

Prepositional phrase

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at,‎ home. In one's place of residence.

   • Sorry sir, I left my homework at home.
   • "Where's David?" "He stayed at home to fix the washing machine."

2. At ease; comfortable.

   • I feel at home around my girlfriend's family.
   • I'm right at home in my new university.
   • He's quite at home discussing French literature.

3. In the home of one's parents.

   • I can't believe it: she's 28 and still lives at home.

4. In a private residence as opposed to a nursing home.

   • He is really elderly and can still live at home.

5. Playing at its usual venue, playing as the home team.

   • The team has won three-quarters of its games at home, but less than half of away games.
   • The team has a 6–2 record at home.

6. Available or willing to receive visitors.

Noun

1. A type of reception or party whereby the host says that they will be ‘at home’ during specific hours, when guests can come and go as they like.