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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The base of this simple mocktail is a homemade ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.
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Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
On nearby Cudjoe Key, Square Grouper Bar and Grill is a longtime favorite for small plates, specials, and homemade desserts.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
More homemade guns used in crimes Three-dimensional printers have become increasingly common over the last decade and a half.
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David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Nothing beats cracking lobsters by the harbor and topping it all off with a slab of homemade blueberry pie.
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Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
On nearby Cudjoe Key, Square Grouper Bar and Grill is a longtime favorite for small plates, specials, and homemade desserts.
—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
More homemade guns used in crimes Three-dimensional printers have become increasingly common over the last decade and a half.
—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Nothing beats cracking lobsters by the harbor and topping it all off with a slab of homemade blueberry pie.
—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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“Homemade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homemade. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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homemade
adjective
home·made
ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād
: made in the home
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