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

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Our recipe starts with a bed of creamy refried beans, is then topped with a sour cream mixture, and then piled high with guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and homemade pico de gallo. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025 The twister picked up their mobile home off its foundation and dropped it feet away, and the family survived by hunkering down in a homemade shelter in the ground. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025 One was an Allen wrench and the others were homemade handcuff keys, including one that was found under his tongue at his trial. Landon Mion, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025 Buck did his best to remain in good spirits, giving Eddie some homemade protein snacks for the road and going in for one last hug. Andy Swift, TVLine, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homemade

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 28 Mar. 2025.

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homemade

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

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