down-home

adjective

ˈdau̇n-ˌhōm

: of, relating to, or having qualities (such as informality and simplicity) associated with rural or small-town people especially of the Southern U.S.

down-home country cooking

broadly : simple, unpretentious

Examples of down-home in a Sentence

her down-home patter as she prepares comfort foods goes over well with television viewers

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The eatery, known for its down-home country cuisine, introduced a slate of sweet and savory dishes on its new seasonal menu, which rolled out in restaurants nationwide Feb. 11. —

Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025 Taylor Swift spent the game in a box with the Haim sisters and Ice Spice, loyally watching her team go down to defeat, in a down-home Daisy Dukes outfit. —

Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025 The Lone Star State is one of endless possibilities—in food and adventure—with a healthy dash of down-home kindness. —

Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025 Relevant reality skills: The Arkansas mom used her down-home charm and impeccable comic timing to win over everyone in the house and fans at home. —

Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for down-home