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Definition of homemade

homemade

/ˈhoʊmˌmeɪd/
home · made
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• adjective

1

Made or prepared at home or on the premises, rather than purchased from a commercial store or produced in a factory.

Example

"The bakery is famous for its warm, homemade apple pies and fresh sourdough bread."

2

Constructed in a simple, improvised, or amateurish manner using readily available materials.

Example

"The children built a homemade telescope out of cardboard tubes and magnifying lenses."

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• Nearby Words

homelike
homeliness
homely
homemade
homemaker
homemaking
homeopath

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested since the mid-17th century as a compound of 'home' (from Old English 'ham') and 'made' (the past participle of 'make', from Old English 'macian'), originally distinguishing domestic production from commercial manufacture.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homemade. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homemade
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