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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Moisturizers and luxurious handmade soap bars to round out your routine. ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026 The makeup is all handmade in Italy and offers all-day wear without fading. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026 Brus, a tiny boutique just outside of Bairro Alto, offers handmade pottery as well as a small assortment of natural wines. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026 The new space includes a mix of new and used books, handmade goods made by women artisans, and reading spaces for children and adults. Ray Campos, CBS News, 26 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 3 Apr. 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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