homemade
adjective
home·made
ˈhō(m)-ˈmād 
1
: made in the home, on the premises, or by one's own efforts
2
: of domestic manufacture
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In the middle of the 20th century, John Koulbanis made homemade ice cream and candies there, too.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
That homemade workaround would later become the foundation for her business.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Offerings have since expanded to include homemade jams, dog treats, soaps and, of course, bread.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Craft cocktails are also on the menu, as are homemade desserts.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
That homemade workaround would later become the foundation for her business.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Offerings have since expanded to include homemade jams, dog treats, soaps and, of course, bread.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Craft cocktails are also on the menu, as are homemade desserts.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for homemade
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“Homemade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homemade. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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homemade
adjective
home·made
ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād
: made in the home
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