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[nawee]

Hello,

Are both "stay home" and "stay at home" correct? Is there any difference in meaning or usage?

E.g.
I prefer to stay (at) home instead of going out with friends.

Thank you,

Nawee

[hitori2k6]

Nawee,

Hi, both are fine. Although, I think "stay at home" is probably more
grammatically correct, but "stay home" is usable too, but more casual.

The only exception I can think of is what is called a "stay at home mom".
This is a woman who does not work, but stays home to attend to her
child or children. In which case, you wouldn't refer to her as a "stay home mom". She would be a "stay at home mom".