home-cooked
|home/cooked|
B1
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/hoʊm kʊkt/
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/həʊm kʊkt/
domestic preparation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'home-cooked' originates from the combination of 'home' and 'cooked', where 'home' refers to a domestic setting and 'cooked' means prepared by heating.
Historical Evolution
'home-cooked' has always referred to food prepared in a home setting, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'prepared at home', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
prepared at home, typically referring to food that is made in a domestic kitchen rather than bought from a store or restaurant.
She prefers home-cooked meals over takeout.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41