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homemade

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈhoʊˈmeɪd// UK //hˈəʊmmeɪd// home·made

adj. made at home rather than bought from a shop or factory. It usually suggests that something is fresh, natural, or made with care.

adj. made or prepared in the home, or on the premises, rather than being commercially manufactured. Often carries a positive connotation of quality or authenticity.


SIMPLE

I love the taste of homemade bread.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant is famous for its homemade pasta, which the chef prepares fresh every morning.

COMPLEX

While industrial alternatives are cheaper, many families still prefer the distinct texture and flavor of homemade preserves passed down through generations.

Origin

From home + made.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

Pitfall

a home made cakea homemade cakeIn modern English, 'homemade' is written as a single word without a space or hyphen.

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