Homemade

/ˈhoʊmmeɪd/ adjective

Definition

made at home rather than bought from a store; crafted domestically

Etymology

Compound of 'home' (Old English hām) + 'made' (Old English macod), first recorded in this sense in the early 19th century

Kelly Says

There's something magical about homemade things - they carry the love, imperfections, and personal touch that no factory can replicate!

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Domestic work (coded feminine) was historically unpaid and invisible in economic measurement, devaluing women's labor.

Inclusive Usage

Use inclusively; note that homemade goods represent skilled work regardless of maker's gender.

Inclusive Alternatives

["handcrafted","artisanal"]

Empowerment Note

Women's domestic production—textiles, food, goods—was economic foundation often attributed to men or treated as non-labor.

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