homespun
adjective, noun
How to pronounce homespun?
The word homespun sounds like home-spun
/'hoʊm,spən/
What is the definition of homespun?
adjectivecharacteristic of country life
Examples
- the air of homespun country boys
adjectiveof textiles; having a rough surface
Examples
- a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns
nouna rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home
adjectivemade of cloth spun or woven in the home
Examples
- homespun linen
- homespun garments
Are there famous quotes or literary references to 'homespun'?
- 'Homespun' appears in various literary works to evoke rustic simplicity or American folk culture, for example, in writings about rural life or American independence.