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

Lime and simple syrup echoed the satisfying push and pull of a proper Gimlet, and a splash of homemade ginger beer gave a spice that lingers on the palate, a compelling closing argument for cocktails with fresh ingredients. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026

Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026

Senior commerce editor Noah Kaufman even brought homemade pizza dough from New Jersey. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026

There will be homemade goods like gumbo and jambalaya, and kids can enjoy watching educational shows and play in the carnival. —Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 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