homebuilt

adjective

Definition of homebuiltnext
as in homemade

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Recent Examples of homebuilt The crash is the second to involve a small, homebuilt plane in recent weeks in the Bay Area. — Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homebuilt
  1. homemade
  2. manual
  3. homespun
Adjective
  • Latte Life partnered with Scratch KC to provide baked goods like homemade Pop-Tarts, muffins and croissants.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Other menu favorites such as pies, cakes, cookies, breads, sundaes and milkshakes are available, along with the return of mango shakes and slushies, and homemade guava and hot pepper guava jellies.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of homemade
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  • The system is also intended to reduce manual touchpoints and handle repetitive physical work, allowing employees to move toward station supervision, exception management and quality control.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Manicurists use both manual and electric tools to meticulously trim and tidy the cuticles—leaving them as neat as humanly possible—and to prepare and shape your natural nails.
    — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of manual
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  • The senator, who is known for his homespun one-liners, declined to speculate about taking on Vice President JD Vance in 2028.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Guests will also receive a zine-style pamphlet with the same homespun appeal explaining each of the eight sections in RM’s words alongside a diagram of the room.
    — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of homespun

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“Homebuilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homebuilt. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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