Semi-homemade

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Partially homemade; for example, made at home with some store-bought ingredients, components, or subassemblies. not-comparable

    "She prefers her own semi-homemade potting soil — she starts with one from the hardware store and then adds her own special compost."

  2. 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). not-comparable

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

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"She prefers her own semi-homemade potting soil — she starts with one from the hardware store and then adds her own special compost."

Etymology

From semi- + homemade.

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