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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 Burbank, family-run Tun Lahmajo delves into Armenian homestyle dishes, including flatbreads, cold salads, roasted meats, a range of soups and herbed stews.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 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 Nadin, Mihai

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