homespun

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adjective

home·​spun ˈhōm-ˌspən How to pronounce homespun (audio)
1
a
: spun or made at home
b
: made of homespun
2
: simple, homely
homespun philosophy

homespun

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noun

: a loosely woven usually woolen or linen fabric originally made from homespun yarn

Examples of homespun in a Sentence

Adjective People enjoy his folksy, homespun manner. a beloved writer who was famous for dispensing his homespun philosophy of life in a weekly newspaper column
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Modern art above the bed complements the minimalist vibe, while vintage nightstands and a statement chandelier add a homespun personality. Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 21 Dec. 2022 In the 1980s, mother-daughter duo The Judds, with their homespun songs and pure, family harmonies, were among several acts that helped return country music to a more rootsy sound. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for homespun 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of homespun was circa 1589

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Cite this Entry

“Homespun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homespun. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

homespun

1 of 2 adjective
home·​spun -ˌspən How to pronounce homespun (audio)
1
a
: spun or made at home
b
: made of homespun
2
: not worldly : simple sense 3

homespun

2 of 2 noun
: a loosely woven usually woolen or linen fabric

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