homespun

1 of 2

adjective

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

homespun

2 of 2

noun

: a loosely woven usually woolen or linen fabric originally made from homespun yarn

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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
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Adjective
On a typical day this July, around four Roosevelt impersonators were roaming the streets, identifiable by their mustaches, stout bellies, and dispensing of homespun wisdom. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 During a Wednesday appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, McConaughey joined the Virginia folk group for a loose, homespun rendition of Langley’s chart-topping hit. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
The bakery specializes in the homespun, a frosted doughnut-meets-muffin confection. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 The homespun staple still shines poolside, of course, but we’re particularly drawn to the way fashion insiders are styling the silhouette in the city—with sleek sandals, elevated accessories, and a welcome dose of polish. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for homespun

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homespun was circa 1589

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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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