handmade

adjective

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

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
Recent Examples on the Web An official opening date has yet to be set for the other four locations due to decor, furniture and utensils being handmade and shipped from Mexico, which can lead to unforeseen delays. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Apr. 2024 After seeing firsthand the care and craftsmanship that goes into alpaca-wool garments — many of which are still handmade in the Andes Mountains — Cody decided to give up his neuroscience studies and, instead, create an activewear brand. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024 Its indoor market stocked with local and handmade items, ice cream and slushies will open in mid-April. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024 Lego Cherry Blossoms Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Target Besides macaroni art and handmade cards, younger kids can build these flowers and give them to Mom on Mother’s Day—or Mom can build them with the little ones. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024 The handmade necklace comes in 14-karat gold vermeil or sterling silver with a beautiful rainbow charm in the same material. Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024 Its Birkin bags are handmade in France by artisans who reportedly have to train for five years. Jasmine Li, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024 The couple have been selling their handmade leather masks at WonderCon for the last four years, and will also have a presence at San Diego Comic Con this July. Diya Chacko, Orange County Register, 30 Mar. 2024 Some rooms feature handmade Ponderosa pine beds, handwoven Zapotec rugs, and Mexican tin and Talavera tile mirrors. The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

handmade

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

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