homemade

adjective

home·​made ˈhō(m)-ˈmād How to pronounce homemade (audio)
1
: made in the home, on the premises, or by one's own efforts
2
: of domestic manufacture

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Some great ideas are do-it-yourself (DIY) ornaments, holiday themed at-home slime, or homemade stickers of your favorite Christmas characters. Throw a Christmas party. Christin Perry, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024 So, leave the appetizers and desserts at home and opt for something the host can set aside and enjoy for days to come, like a homemade container of granola or your all-time favorite coffee beans. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024 Featuring Crystal Head Onyx Vodka and a homemade gingerbread Coco Lopez, this creamy martini is finished with star anise for a stunning presentation. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Many ghost guns are homemade, typically 3D printed or assembled from kits that can be easily purchased online. Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for homemade 

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of homemade was in 1547

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“Homemade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homemade. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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homemade

adjective
home·​made ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād How to pronounce homemade (audio)
: made in the home
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