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
The liquid is believed to be a type of home-made chilli spray with no strong acid or alkaline ingredients, police added.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025
He added that he felt the home-made memorials attached to trees looked messy and cluttered.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024
In the video clip, Alexander is seen performing the song on a rooftop at night-time wearing a pinstripe jacket with the sleeves cut off, a matching skort and a home-made rosette badge.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024
In the market town, she parked the car and bought some crayons and drawing paper, and a box of home-made sweets.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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