homemade
- 01 A2 Elementary
made at home or by yourself, usually using fresh ingredients or materials.
produced in a domestic environment or by an individual, typically implying higher quality or personal care compared to mass-produced goods.
Simple“Nothing tastes better than a slice of warm, homemade bread with butter.”
In context“The restaurant prides itself on serving only homemade pasta, prepared fresh every morning according to traditional family recipes.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
looking simple or basic, as if it were made at home by an amateur.
characterised by a simple, unpolished, or amateurish quality that suggests domestic production.
Simple“The children made a homemade sign for the party using cardboard and markers.”
In context“The documentary had a charming, homemade feel, using shaky handheld cameras and natural lighting to create a sense of intimacy.”
Antonyms
From home + made.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.