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

Squeeze bottles are also helpful for storing and dispensing homemade condiments (think spicy mayo) or syrups for coffee or cocktails. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

Breakfast is served in Bateiras restaurant by the new pool area, which is also open for lunch, with a daily menu that offers homemade yogurt, your classic avocado toast and eggy options, as well as a new juice and dessert of the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Rooted in Dominican tradition, the shop specializes in homemade desserts, pastries and sandwiches. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Chafin’s side even employed airplanes to drop gas and homemade explosives on the miners. — Katie Angell Britannica Editors Aug. 27, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 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