homemade

adjective

home·​made ˈhō(m)-ˈmād How to pronounce homemade (audio)
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 Winter Luxury When roasted, the flesh is creamy and sweet, making an excellent candidate for homemade pumpkin puree. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024 Elevated flavor: Butter and salt lends richness to the caramel mixture for a more homemade taste. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 As the birthday boys blew out the candles on their joint cake, Lennon donned a homemade hat made from a grocery bag and construction paper. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024 Learn the foundations of homemade pizza, or get a tutorial on pastries like babka and cinnamon rolls with the Brunch Bakes class. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for homemade 

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Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of homemade was in 1547

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“Homemade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homemade. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

homemade

adjective
home·​made ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād How to pronounce homemade (audio)
: made in the home
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