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

Tips to Make the Most Flavorful Hamburger Patties Here’s how to make the most flavorful homemade burgers. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Many of the rooms come with vintage tape decks and homemade mixed tapes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Treat yourself—and others—to this impressive homemade brownie recipe. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

But aside from the steak package, there are many others to choose from, including a raw bar, backyard BBQ , pizza, taco, Nonna’s package of salmon, chicken, pizza, homemade pasta, chicken, salad. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 July 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