homemade
adjective
home·made
ˈhō(m)-ˈmād 
1
: made in the home, on the premises, or by one's own efforts
2
: of domestic manufacture
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How to Make Homemade Ice Cream The exact process for making homemade ice cream depends on the type of ice cream.
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Shop the KitchenAid 5 Ultra Power Speed Hand Mixer for all your baking needs, or make homemade frozen treats all summer long with this fun and convenient ice cream maker.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Try the singular lemongrass cheesesteak from Sahbyy Food ($10), topped with homemade pepper chips and a heap of fragrant cilantro.
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Shop the KitchenAid 5 Ultra Power Speed Hand Mixer for all your baking needs, or make homemade frozen treats all summer long with this fun and convenient ice cream maker.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing.
—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Try the singular lemongrass cheesesteak from Sahbyy Food ($10), topped with homemade pepper chips and a heap of fragrant cilantro.
—
Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for homemade
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“Homemade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homemade. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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homemade
adjective
home·made
ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād
: made in the home
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