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semi-homemade

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Partially homemade; for example, made at home with some store-bought ingredients, components, or subassemblies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • She prefers her own semi-homemade potting soil — she starts with one from the hardware store and then adds her own special compost.
  • She runs a semi-homemade gaming PC — it has been customized for more power, memory, and speed.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Partially homemade; for example, made at home with some store-bought ingredients, components, or subassemblies.

Based on commercially available convenience food, which is then customized at home with some more ingredients, often ones that are less processed (such as chopped whole foods).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

Examples

  • Her favorite pancakes are semi-homemade — she starts with a certain premade pancake mix and then adds cinnamon, barley flour, and other treats.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From semi- + homemade.