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

Finish the shortcut dessert with a homemade vanilla glaze. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026

Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026

Today, the village is separated from the mainland by about 660 yards of shimmering turquoise water where fishermen paddle on homemade rafts. —Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026

Her menu will include breakfasts featuring toast on Stand’s homemade milk bread as well as a bacon-egg-cheese sandwich with a jammy egg, cheesy miso caramel and nori flakes. —Connie Ogle may 30, Miami Herald, 30 May 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