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
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Our Strawberry-Lemonade Cupcakes starts with a box of white cake mix, but a touch of lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla transform your mix into a bright cupcake that tastes completely homemade.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Tables packed with fresh produce and homemade goods were vibrantly on display as shoppers bustled on a brisk and sunny February morning.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
For instance, try a healthier alternative, like fruit, dark chocolate, or homemade trail mix.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
At breakfast, don't skip the chef's homemade yogurt.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Tables packed with fresh produce and homemade goods were vibrantly on display as shoppers bustled on a brisk and sunny February morning.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
For instance, try a healthier alternative, like fruit, dark chocolate, or homemade trail mix.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
At breakfast, don't skip the chef's homemade yogurt.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for homemade
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“Homemade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homemade. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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homemade
adjective
home·made
ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād
: made in the home
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