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

This shop, run by a married couple Tanya and Kevin Boatwright, is known for their homemade spice blends and natural ingredients. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Nothing says fall quite like apple picking, and nearby orchards deliver with crisp fruit, hot cider, and seasonal homemade treats. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Behind it, just beyond the tree’s tallest branches, is what looks like a backyard cafe with a large patio umbrella and homemade wooden furniture. — Lauren Ng, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Nutty Apple-Cherry Slaw Nuts and fruit add crunch and color to cabbage tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 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