down-home
adjective
: of, relating to, or having qualities (such as informality and simplicity) associated with rural or small-town people especially of the Southern U.S.
down-home country cooking
broadly
: simple, unpretentious
Examples of down-home in a Sentence
her down-home patter as she prepares comfort foods goes over well with television viewers
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Get ready for some down-home comfort with our freshly baked homemade pies and cobblers.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
While not autobiographical — among other things, Morgan is not divorced — Leanne is built around the same down-home persona honed by its lead actress over years in standup.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
The verdict on the chili cheese fries from someone who can’t remember the last time (if ever) she’s eaten that particular concoction: The decadent emulsion of fat and cheese does a lot of good for anyone craving comfort and down-home American food.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
The down-home style spot offers egg biscuits for $1.99.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
While not autobiographical — among other things, Morgan is not divorced — Leanne is built around the same down-home persona honed by its lead actress over years in standup.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
The verdict on the chili cheese fries from someone who can’t remember the last time (if ever) she’s eaten that particular concoction: The decadent emulsion of fat and cheese does a lot of good for anyone craving comfort and down-home American food.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
The down-home style spot offers egg biscuits for $1.99.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
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“Down-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down-home. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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