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
Recent Examples on the Web
Charlotte rapper DaBaby is expanding his brand beyond his music empire with the opening of a franchised restaurant featuring his chicken and waffles and other down-home culinary creations.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
The first candidate whom today’s Beltway media might have recognized as authentic was Jimmy Carter, who portrayed himself as a humble outsider with down-home Southern bona fides.
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Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
5 June 2026
This Texas beach town often flies under the radar, but those that are privy to its down-home charm and scenic vistas tend to come back season after season.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Keeping with the down-home vibe, there are fire pits, a vegetable garden, and a communal lodge hangout space.
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Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
The first candidate whom today’s Beltway media might have recognized as authentic was Jimmy Carter, who portrayed himself as a humble outsider with down-home Southern bona fides.
—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
5 June 2026
This Texas beach town often flies under the radar, but those that are privy to its down-home charm and scenic vistas tend to come back season after season.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Keeping with the down-home vibe, there are fire pits, a vegetable garden, and a communal lodge hangout space.
—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for down-home
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“Down-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down-home. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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