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

Over time, basketry evolved into a craft among their descendants—with designs used to carry items such as sewing tools, homemade bread, and flowers—for both practical and economic purposes. —Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

Finishing Touches Serve your homemade pizzas with a side of prosciutto e melone—a classic Italian dish that consists of ripe cantaloupe and thin slices of prosciutto. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026

Simply tear off a sheet of heavy-duty foil, wad it up to form a homemade scouring pad, and get to scrubbing. —Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026

The 74,000-square-foot travel center in Huber Heights has 100 fueling positions, 24 EV charging stations and food like Texas barbeque, homemade fudge and the famous Beaver Nuggets. —Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 4 June 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