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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at, home. In one's place of residence. examples
(idiomatic) At ease; comfortable. examples
In the home of one's parents. examples
(sports, of a team) Playing at its usual venue, playing as the home team. examples
(dated) Available or willing to receive visitors. quotations examples
When a servant at a door says “Not at home,” this phrase means that the lady of the house is “Not at home to visitors.” This answer neither signifies nor implies—nor is it intended to—that Mrs. Jones is out of the house.
1922 Emily Post, Etiquette, Chapter 10: Cards and Visits
plural at homes
(historical) A type of reception or party whereby the host or hostess says that he or she will be ‘at home’ during specific hours, when guests can come and go as they like. quotations
And, as near as possible to the dear ladies who gave the At Homes, Macmaster could keep up the talk – a little magisterially.
1924, Ford Madox Ford, Some Do Not... (Parade's End), Penguin, published 2012, page 4
She had gone, with high hemlines, to ‘At Homes’ and balls, and left me jealous, half mad, to cluck with her parents who were concerned she might be mixing with a fast crowd.
1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber and Faber, published 2003, page 104