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homestyle

American  
[hohm-stahyl] / ˈhoʊmˌstaɪl /
Or home-style

adjective

  1. simple and unpretentious, evoking the comforts of home: home-style hospitality.

    homestyle cooking;

    home-style hospitality.


Etymology

Origin of homestyle

First recorded in 1865–70; home + style


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In a burrito city like L.A., prices can range dramatically, such as Burritos La Palma’s $5 homestyle burritos, where the menu recommends ordering two or three per person for a satisfying meal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

Ahead, some of the best places around the world to find a bit of homestyle comfort, even if you’re far from home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

A lot of the homestyle dishes are meant to be riffed, not strictly adhered to.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2024

Dine-in: Enjoy a Thanksgivings feast including sliced white turkey, homestyle gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2023

More precisely, people are subjected to the nostalgia- triggering stimuli of mass media: the attraction of the homemade, homestyle, Mom's secret recipe.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin

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