homespun

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adjective

home·​spun ˈhōm-ˌspən 

1

a

: spun or made at home

b

: made of homespun

2

: simple, homely

homespun philosophy

homespun

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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: a loosely woven usually woolen or linen fabric originally made from homespun yarn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 funeral, part of a week of events mourning the ex-president ahead of his burial in tiny Plains, Georgia, was packed with pageantry, intrigue, pomp and ceremony, in notable juxtaposition with Carter’s homespun life. —Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025

This fascination is not solely homespun, though, as it’s also appeared in the fall 2024 and spring 2025 runway collections of multiple luxury fashion houses. —Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025

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