home-made
Britishadjective
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(esp of cakes, jam, and other foods) made at home or on the premises, esp of high-quality ingredients
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crudely fashioned
Example Sentences
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The company also said it would see $2 billion in revenue from a new home-made chip in fiscal years 2027 and 2028 combined, twice its previous estimate.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
About six months after her death he realised that what had begun as an onslaught of home-made lasagnes from well-wishers had finally petered out.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
Later, in Ohio, she presented one of her fans with her Coach handbag, thought to be worth about £300, after they passed her a home-made gift from the front row.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
Hundreds of metal plaques have been appearing in places like Princes Street Gardens and The Meadows, sometimes accompanied by home-made displays.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2024
“Yes,” I said, a dummy to her moods, going into my bedroom and flinging off my dressing gown, fastening my inevitable flannel skirt and stretching my home-made jumper over my head.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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