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

To make your own homemade cold foam taste more like a frozen creamer, use heavy cream for the base; this helps create a richer, thicker, and more stable texture. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026

There are just some things that are better homemade, or even semi-homemade, rather than purchased prepared at the grocery store. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026

Everything is homemade and in limited supply, so come early. —Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026

For years, The Beerhouse in Urbandale served as a sports‑pub haven where locals gathered for homemade pizza, burgers, wings and a rotating lineup of craft beer. —Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 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