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homemade

|home/made|

B1

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/ˈhoʊmˌmeɪd/

🇬🇧

/ˈhəʊmˌmeɪd/

made at home

Etymology
Etymology Information

'homemade' originates from the combination of 'home' and 'made', where 'home' refers to one's place of residence and 'made' is the past participle of 'make', meaning 'to create or produce'.

Historical Evolution

'homemade' has been used in English since the 17th century to describe items made at home.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'made at home', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

made at home, rather than in a store or factory.

She brought a homemade cake to the party.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35