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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Its homemade chili and veggie chili comes with cheddar and onions. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025 The Chicken Rice Bowl is priced at $7.49 (combo option with drink and homemade biscuit for $10.49) while the new Bo-Berry Cobbler will be available for $1.99. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025 There are various methods for making homemade soap and other turmeric facial products at home. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025 Their healthy soaps, body butter, and creams provide the quality of a corporate skincare brand while maintaining the authenticity of a homemade product. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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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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