homespun

1 of 2

adjective

home·​spun ˈhōm-ˌspən 

1

a

: spun or made at home

b

: made of homespun

2

: simple, homely

homespun philosophy

homespun

2 of 2

noun

: a loosely woven usually woolen or linen fabric originally made from homespun yarn

Synonyms

Adjective

• cracker-barrel
• down-home
• folksy

Examples of homespun in a Sentence

Adjective

People enjoy his folksy, homespun manner.

a beloved writer who was famous for dispensing his homespun philosophy of life in a weekly newspaper column

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Modern art above the bed complements the minimalist vibe, while vintage nightstands and a statement chandelier add a homespun personality. —Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 21 Dec. 2022

In the 1980s, mother-daughter duo The Judds, with their homespun songs and pure, family harmonies, were among several acts that helped return country music to a more rootsy sound. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2022

Noun

The time of breakup is considered the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and avid bettors use all kinds of homespun algorithms to predict the time of breakup, incorporating such data as annual snowfall, temperature patterns, and even train schedules. —Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024

The recommendation comes days after the city fixed a leaky Brooklyn hydrant that fed a homespun goldfish pond on the sidewalk. —Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1651, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

homespun

1 of 2 adjective

home·​spun -ˌspən 

1

a

: spun or made at home

b

: made of homespun

2

: not worldly : simple sense 3

homespun

2 of 2 noun

: a loosely woven usually woolen or linen fabric