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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Millions more cram the sidewalks to clap, bang drums, and wave sardonic homemade signs. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024 There's nothing fancy in this recipe, just plenty of pecans and a flaky homemade crust. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 Don't buy homemade creams or products from unknown sellers: Skin-lightening products, including kojic acid products, can contain heavy metals and steroids. Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024 There's a spread of flaky croissants, crusty baguettes, seeded breads and homemade jams with steaming cups of coffee. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 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 1 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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