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

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Consider whipping up homemade hummus to get its health benefits in a creamy dip. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025 Sky-high trifles, rich and creamy puddings, homemade candy– the holidays are a great time for decadent desserts. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025 Combs was caught with homemade moonshine, TMZ reported last week. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025 Makes homemade meals achievable, not aspirational. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homemade

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 16 Nov. 2025.

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homemade

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

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