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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In her free time, she can be found cooking homemade tortillas for her fiancée and reading with her cats.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
With the turnable removed, start at the ceiling of your microwave on the inside and wipe down all walls with your store-bought or homemade cleaner.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Locals often describe Elizabeth Creamery as a hidden gem — a small, friendly spot with homemade ice cream and a loyal following that keeps people coming back.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Hassan also posted a video of himself driving with a homemade ISIS flag in his hand and a knife on his lap.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
With the turnable removed, start at the ceiling of your microwave on the inside and wipe down all walls with your store-bought or homemade cleaner.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Locals often describe Elizabeth Creamery as a hidden gem — a small, friendly spot with homemade ice cream and a loyal following that keeps people coming back.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Hassan also posted a video of himself driving with a homemade ISIS flag in his hand and a knife on his lap.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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homemade
adjective
home·made
ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād
: made in the home
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