homemade
adj.-
1 made at home (adj.) A2 Elementarymade 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.
ExampleNothing tastes better than a slice of warm, homemade bread with butter.
ExampleThe restaurant prides itself on serving only homemade pasta, prepared fresh every morning according to traditional family recipes.
- handcrafted
- artisan
- home baked
- commercial
- mass produced
- store bought
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2 simple or amateur style (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatelooking 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.
ExampleThe children made a homemade sign for the party using cardboard and markers.
ExampleThe documentary had a charming, homemade feel, using shaky handheld cameras and natural lighting to create a sense of intimacy.
From home + made.