Homemade

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪd/

Definitions of homemade

adjective made or prepared at home, rather than in a store or restaurant

Example Sentences

A1 I made a homemade card for my mom's birthday.

A2 She baked a delicious homemade apple pie for dessert.

B1 I prefer homemade meals over fast food because they are healthier.

B2 The homemade pasta sauce was so flavorful and rich.

C1 She started a successful business selling her homemade candles.

C2 The homemade furniture in the cabin was expertly crafted and beautiful.

Examples of homemade in a Sentence

formal The homemade jam was a hit at the charity bake sale.

informal I love when my mom makes homemade cookies.

slang Let's grab some of that bomb homemade pizza from that new spot.

figurative Her homemade remedies always seem to cure any ailment.

Grammatical Forms of homemade

• past tense: homemade
• plural: homemades
• comparative: more homemade
• superlative: most homemade
• present tense: make at home
• future tense: will be homemade
• perfect tense: has been homemade
• continuous tense: is being homemade
• singular: homemade
• positive degree: homemade
• infinitive: to homemade
• gerund: homemading
• participle: homemaded

Origin and Evolution of homemade

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'homemade' originated from the combination of 'home' and 'made', indicating something that is made at home.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe items or food made at home, the term 'homemade' has evolved to encompass a sense of authenticity, quality, and nostalgia in contrast to mass-produced or store-bought items.