homemade
Pronunciation: [hoʊmˈmeɪd]
Word
Context: “food”
(adjective) when food or other items are made at home instead of being bought at a store. If your mom bakes cookies in the kitchen, those cookies are homemade.
Example
I love eating homemade pizza with my family on weekends.
Example
He prefers store-bought snacks over homemade ones.
Example
Did you bring any homemade treats for the party?
Context: “crafts”
(adjective) when items like crafts or gifts are made by hand at home. When you create a special gift for a friend, it’s a homemade present.
Example
She gave me a beautiful homemade card for my birthday.
Example
He doesn’t like homemade gifts; he prefers things from the store.
Example
Are you planning to make any homemade decorations for the festival?
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