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"Homemade" vs "Home-made"

Both "homemade" and "home-made" are correct, but "homemade" is more commonly used in English. The hyphenated form "home-made" is less common but still acceptable.

Last Updated: March 31, 2024

Homemade

This is a correct and commonly used term in English.

The term "homemade" is used to describe something made at home, typically referring to food or crafts.

Examples:

  • She baked a delicious homemade apple pie.
  • I prefer homemade gifts for special occasions.
  • His mother makes the best homemade pasta sauce.
  • We enjoyed a cozy evening with homemade soup.
  • The restaurant is known for its delicious homemade bread.

Alternatives:

  • home-cooked
  • handmade
  • home-prepared
  • homegrown
  • home-brewed

Home-made

This is a correct term in English, but less commonly used than "homemade".

The term "home-made" is also used to describe something made at home, with a hyphen between "home" and "made".

Examples:

  • She wore a beautiful home-made dress to the party.
  • The children made a home-made card for their teacher.
  • He gifted her a lovely home-made candle.
  • We enjoyed a home-made meal with friends.
  • The bakery sells delicious home-made cookies.

Alternatives:

  • homemade
  • home-cooked
  • handmade
  • home-prepared
  • homegrown

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