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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The lodge evokes the spirit of yesteryear while offering all-inclusive dude ranch vacations that include horseback riding, water sports, and homemade meals.
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On a recent March morning, more than 100 members fanned out across Capitol Hill, delivering homemade cookies to lawmakers and their offices.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, prep a homemade salsa for an extra special touch.
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Rodney’s mother drops by with a plate of homemade fish cakes.
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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
On a recent March morning, more than 100 members fanned out across Capitol Hill, delivering homemade cookies to lawmakers and their offices.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, prep a homemade salsa for an extra special touch.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Rodney’s mother drops by with a plate of homemade fish cakes.
—NPR, 4 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 10 Apr. 2026.
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homemade
adjective
home·made
ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād
: made in the home
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