Made in a person's own home; handmade, not industrially produced; having qualities associated with being made in this way.

Of a commodity: intended to be used up or worn out by use. Cf. durable, adj. 2b.

in nature: (of goods or products) in a natural condition; unmanufactured. Obsolete. rare.

Political Economy. Of which it is not the object or purpose to be consumed in use.

Of goods and commodities: perishable, or relatively perishable.

That may be tendered; available for delivery in fulfilment of contract.

That may be requested or ordered; available for purchase, consumption, etc.

Designating goods sold by a self-serve shop, restaurant, etc. (see sense A. 1). Cf. self-service, adj. 3.

Of, relating to, or designating goods purchased by or from countries other than the U. S. with American dollars supplied as aid, esp. under the…

Chiefly North American. Of food or drink in a restaurant, cafe, etc.: made on the premises.