handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād 

: made by hand or by a hand process

Synonyms of handmade

• homemade
• handcrafted
• crafted

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower

Recent Examples on the Web

The Neighborhood Flea returned to Schenley Plaza on Sunday, transforming the heart of Oakland into an open-air marketplace filled with local vendors, handmade goods and vintage treasures. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

There are plenty of dishes unique to Palm Beach, too—crudos, handmade pastas, lobster salad, and a particularly tempting dessert list—but the Riviera influence is unmistakable. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

An office space in the home features a cozy nook outfitted with a West Elm sofa, tables from Anthropologie, a light fixture from Shoppe Amber Lewis, and a handmade rug sourced from Etsy. — Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Instead, try artisanal, handmade designs in neutral, earthy tones. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for handmade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted

Kids Definition

handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād 

: made by hand or with hand tools