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

Examples of homemade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to afternoon refreshments, Dave and Tonia keep guests well taken care of with s’mores kits to enjoy by the outdoor firepit, homemade ice cream sandwiches during warm months, and complimentary coffee, tea, soda, trail mix, and candy always available in common areas. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026

By the end of the night, everyone will have a new homemade candle, a list of self-care activities to complete, and maybe even a new friend or two. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026

Mornings begin at your own pace with homemade granola and shakshuka before heartier lunches and dinners of chicken tagine, lamb kebabs and roasted eggplant with colourful zesty salads mostly plucked from the on-site vegetable garden. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

Anti-inflammatory breakfast ideas include zucchini and spinach frittata, apple cinnamon overnight oats, and a homemade breakfast burrito. —Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for homemade

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• colonnade
• countertrade
• disobeyed

Kids Definition

homemade

adjective

home·​made ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād 

: made in the home