What is another word for homemade?

Common synonyms for homemade include factorymade.

What is the opposite of homemade?

Antonyms of homemade include store-bought, commercial, manufactured, industrial, mass-produced.

Synonyms for

Homemade

Verb / ˈhəʊˈmmeɪd / / ˈhəʊˈmeɪd / Another word for homemade — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

made at home, rather than in a factory or store

Synonyms & similar words

factorymade home-cooked home-grown home-baked home-produced handmade home-crafted home-manufactured home-fabricated home-brewed home-distilled home-pressed home-sewn home-knitted home-tailored home-milled home-ground home-processed home-prepared home-style homey

Synonyms by register

Formal

artisanal handcrafted home-produced

Informal

home-cooked DIY made at home

Literary

hearth-made domestic

Antonyms

store-bought commercial manufactured industrial mass-produced factory-made processed

Common collocations

homemade food
homemade bread
homemade cookies
homemade soup
homemade wine
homemade gifts
homemade pasta
homemade pie

Word family

noun homemaking

adverb homeward

Usage note

Often implies a sense of care, quality, and personal touch, contrasting with mass-produced items. Can sometimes suggest a lack of professional finish.