stay-at-home
UK: ˌsteɪ ət ˈhəʊm | US: ˌsteɪ ət ˈhoʊm
adj. (of a person) remaining in one's home, especially as a primary caregiver or remote worker.
n. a person who remains at home, particularly a parent who does not work outside the home.
The phrase "stay-at-home" is a compound formed by combining three English words: "stay" (from Old French estayer, meaning "to hold fast"), "at" (a preposition of location), and "home" (from Old English hām, meaning "dwelling"). It emerged in the 19th century to describe individuals, especially women, who remained at home to manage domestic duties. The term gained modern relevance with the rise of remote work and caregiving roles.
She became a stay-at-home mom after her child was born.
Many employees transitioned to stay-at-home jobs during the pandemic.
The survey compared the stress levels of stay-at-home parents and working parents.
He enjoys the flexibility of his stay-at-home lifestyle.
Stay-at-home orders were issued to curb the spread of the virus.