home·spun
ˈhōm-ˌspən 
: a loosely woven usually woolen or linen fabric originally made from homespun yarn
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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
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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
Michael Callahan, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Her flannel-wearing rancher husband, Eric, consoles her with homespun wisdom.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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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
Macy’s marketing established the parade as a clever, homespun tradition to remind people to start buying Christmas gifts.
—Michael Callahan, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Her flannel-wearing rancher husband, Eric, consoles her with homespun wisdom.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Homespun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homespun. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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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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