homespun

adjective
UK: /ˈhəʊm.spʌn/
US: /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

  1. Simple and plain, like something made at home.

    1. He told a homespun story about his childhood.
    2. The play had a homespun charm that appealed to the audience and critics lauded homespun beauty.

  2. Made at home, especially cloth.

    1. She wore a homespun dress to the market.
    2. The museum features exhibits of homespun textiles and weaving techniques which were crucial to settlers.

Synonyms

folksy rustic unpretentious homemade
homespun noun

  1. Cloth that is made at home.

    1. The settlers relied on homespun for clothing.
    2. Early American furniture was often upholstered with durable homespun due to its accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "homespun" in English means: Simple and plain, like something made at home., Made at home, especially cloth..

The phonetic transcription of "homespun" is /ˈhəʊm.spʌn/ in British English and /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "homespun": folksy, rustic, unpretentious, homemade.

Example usage of "homespun": "He told a homespun story about his childhood.". More examples on the page.