home·spun
ˈhōm-ˌspən 
: a loosely woven usually woolen or linen fabric originally made from homespun yarn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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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
Look Up, with producer T Bone Burnett, is a homespun gem, with Ringo singing and drumming with his own inimitable gusto.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
Though Neela by Sapphire currently doesn’t have a machine to produce the traditional selvedge edges, the Pakistani mill utilizes a homespun technique to create a more organic, rustic feel for its selvedge fabrics.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
Look Up, with producer T Bone Burnett, is a homespun gem, with Ringo singing and drumming with his own inimitable gusto.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Homespun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homespun. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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homespun
1 of 2 adjective
home·spun
-ˌspən
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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