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

Our homemade harissa aioli brings the kick, the pickles and sumac onion cut the richness, and the roasted tomato and cabbage slaw keep everything bright. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

This sweet treat starts with a warm, crispy buñuelo bowl filled with creamy, homemade arroz con leche and a scoop of premium cinnamon Blue Bell® Ice Cream. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Round out the meal with homemade Greek yogurt tzatziki and sautéed green beans. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

Most of the cuisine focuses on homemade recipes of Bohemian fare from around the region. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 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