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

Some run as short as three hours and end with a handmade silver ring. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

The handmade pasta wil be served with lunch and dinner entrées. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026

Her name is Christy Arias, and her work is completely handmade. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Others wrap up in about three hours and send couples home with a finished piece, like a handmade silver ring. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 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