homemade

adjective

home·​made ˈhō(m)-ˈmād How to pronounce homemade (audio)
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 Its taste crosses the nutty, caramelized purity of homemade ghee with the unmistakable whomp of pork. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024 The polyethylene rattan cart features an opaque, spacious base cabinet with three separate storage shelves ideal for storing your ice bucket, homemade syrups, mixers, and glassware out of sight. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for homemade 

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Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of homemade was in 1547

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“Homemade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homemade. Accessed 21 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

homemade

adjective
home·​made ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād How to pronounce homemade (audio)
: made in the home
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