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homemade

US /ˈhoʊmˈmeɪd/

adjective Advanced · C1 Ăn uống

Definition

made or produced in the home or by yourself

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The café is famous for its homemade bread and fresh fruit jam.

Synonyms

  • handcraftedmake something by hand
  • handmademade by hand or a hand process
  • artisanalhaving a meaning similar to homemade

Collocations

  • Easy homemade cake
    describing homemade cake (made or produced in the home or by yourself)
  • Medium homemade meal for lunch
    describing homemade meal for lunch (made or produced in the home or by yourself)
  • Hard artisan homemade delicacies
    describing artisan homemade delicacies (a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft)
  • Very Hard homemade remedy passed down
    describing homemade remedy passed down (made or produced in the home or by yourself)

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.