homemade

adjective

home·​made ˈhō(m)-ˈmād 

1

: made in the home, on the premises, or by one's own efforts

2

: of domestic manufacture

Examples of homemade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025

Police allege Balmer broke into the southern wing of the residence, entering a room often used to entertain crowds and display art, and set a fire using a homemade incendiary device. —Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

This includes flags, banners and homemade signs emblazoned with the name of one's favorite golfer. —Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025

After the service, coffee and homemade bread were served at a traditional gathering known as a faspa. —Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for homemade

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• colonnade
• countertrade
• disobeyed

Kids Definition

homemade

adjective

home·​made ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād 

: made in the home