house call
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of house call
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Following Miller’s first house call, Sugar spent the rest of the day in a deep sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
The Ohio Republican said Mr. Taibbi was able to get the matter cleared up on March 21, or less than two weeks after the house call.
From Washington Times ● May 24, 2023
“Not one of my patients had ever heard of the in-home vaccination program from L.A. County. Not one,” said Dr. Gene Dorio, a house call physician specializing in geriatrics who is based in Santa Clarita.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
After his appointment, Barreto grabs breakfast and then heads to his first house call of the day.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 10, 2022
I wonder if what I’m feeling isn’t entirely a hangover if a doctor is making a house call.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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