homemade — made at home, rather than bought from a shop or factory
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: made at home, rather than bought from a shop or factory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhoʊmmeɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's homemade kimchi is so spicy that even dragons would cry.
- I prefer homemade food to restaurant meals because I know what ingredients are used.
- His homemade robot actually works better than some store-bought toys.
homemade
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhoʊmmeɪd/]
made at home, rather than bought from a shop or factory
Grandmother's fresh homemade apple pie
Homemade pie meets handmade bowl - both self-made with love!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Homemade is a compound word formed from 'home' and 'made,' emerging in early 20th-century English. The term was created to distinguish domestic, hand-crafted products from mass-produced factory goods during the industrial era.
Breakdown
home (a dwelling place or domestic setting) + made (past tense of make, indicating production or creation). The compound emphasizes products created within a household rather than manufactured commercially.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's homemade kimchi is so spicy that even dragons would cry.”
“I prefer homemade food to restaurant meals because I know what ingredients are used.”
“His homemade robot actually works better than some store-bought toys.”
“She proudly displayed her homemade mask that looked suspiciously like a paper bag with holes.”
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