homespun

[US]/ˈhəʊmspʌn/
[UK]/ˈhoʊmspʌn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. simple and plain
n. homespun fabric; handmade cloth

Phrases & Collocations

homespun fabric

homespun charm

homespun style

Example Sentences

a rough homespun fabric. Somethingharsh is unpleasantly rough, discordant, or grating:

She wore a homespun dress to the country fair.

The homespun wisdom of the old farmer was highly respected.

The cozy cabin was decorated with homespun textiles and handmade pottery.

He told a homespun tale about growing up in the countryside.

The restaurant served delicious meals made with homespun recipes.

Her homespun charm won over the hearts of everyone she met.

The homespun blanket was passed down through generations in the family.

The artist's work had a homespun quality that resonated with the audience.

The homespun philosophy of living simply resonated with many people.

They enjoyed a homespun meal of soup, bread, and cheese by the fireplace.

Real-world Examples

Gray wool for uniforms was now almost literally more priceless than rubies, and Ashley was wearing the familiar homespun.

Source: Gone with the Wind

We're also going to be incorporating some homespun hacks from our brilliant audience. I'm excited to try these out.

Source: British Vintage Makeup Tutorial

Not everyone in Hollywood owes their nice complexion to a dermatologist. Here are some homespun beauty secrets you can steal.

Source: Beauty and Fashion English

He saw the same pinched faces, threadbare homespuns, bare feet and bent shoulders.

Source: Resurrection

The mayor did honor to him and contributed him a homespun handkerchief.

Source: Pan Pan

STEP 6 Have some hot chicken soup. This homespun remedy can break up mucus, helping you get over your cold faster.

Source: Healthy little secrets

As one Ukrainian soldier in Kyiv points out, the national culture is fertile ground for homespun engineering.

Source: The Economist Science and Technology

Well, when Pa'son St. Cleeve married this homespun woman the toppermost folk wouldn't speak to his wife.

Source: Lovers in the Tower (Part 1)

Like, these small companies, these  startups, these homespun sites, they will not have the resources to moderate.

Source: Radio Laboratory

And I've had so much fun creating this look and using some of the homespun, homemade tips from our audience.

Source: British Vintage Makeup Tutorial

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