Word
homemade
Phoneticshome·made, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhoʊˈmeɪd/
UK/hˈəʊmmeɪd/
Definitions
01made at home
A2 · Elementary
adj. made at home or by yourself, usually using fresh ingredients or materials.
adj. produced in a domestic environment or by an individual, typically implying higher quality or personal care compared to mass-produced goods.
“Nothing tastes better than a slice of warm, homemade bread with butter.”
“The restaurant prides itself on serving only homemade pasta, prepared fresh every morning according to traditional family recipes.”
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02simple or amateur style
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. looking simple or basic, as if it were made at home by an amateur.
adj. characterised by a simple, unpolished, or amateurish quality that suggests domestic production.
“The children made a homemade sign for the party using cardboard and markers.”
“The documentary had a charming, homemade feel, using shaky handheld cameras and natural lighting to create a sense of intimacy.”
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Etymology
From home + made.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
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- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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