home remedy

noun

: a medicine made with ingredients available at home

Examples of home remedy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Soothing Insect Bites This home remedy can help to cool and soothe insect bites. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026

Aaron Steil, a consumer horticulture specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University, says that there is no research showing that baking soda affects tomato taste, and calls this home remedy a gardening myth. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 May 2026

Though baking soda is a classic home remedy, it is not recommended. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026

For centuries, fennel has been used as a home remedy to ease bloating. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for home remedy

• beady
• greedy
• guidi
• needy
• reedy
• seedy
• speedy
• tweedy
• weedy
• unready

Medical Definition

home remedy

noun

ˈhōm- 

: a simply prepared medication or tonic often of unproven effectiveness administered without prescription or professional supervision compare folk medicine