handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
Synonyms of handmadenext
: made by hand or by a hand process

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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Several exclusive, bespoke massage treatments feature a handmade oil blend native to Kyoto, and facials use Japanese prestige skincare brand The Ginza. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026 The City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division is seeking local artists to create a unique, handmade award for the annual City of Encinitas Environmental Awards. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Released amid the environmental movement of the early 1970s, the film was a modest success at the time but later became a cult favorite, in large part due to Dern’s offbeat performance and the handmade quality of its world. Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 The event, sponsored by the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, draws thousands of visitors to specialty foods, live entertainment, unique handmade goods and activities for families. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handmade

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handmade was in 1809

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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handmade. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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handmade

adjective
hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: made by hand or with hand tools

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