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handicraft

noun

ˈhan-di-ˌkraft

Definition of handicraft

as in craft

an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands volunteers demonstrating early American handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, glassblowing, and weaving

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Recent Examples of handicraft See the handicrafts area in Khan El Khalili Or go at night to watch belly dancing at night. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The next year she was appointed minister of grassroots development, handicrafts, youth, and youth employment. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 June 2026 The Nest mark is the first standard of its kind in the global handicraft industry, which, according to one market estimate, reached $427 billion last year. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 June 2026 Expect a mixture of Colorado farms, handicrafts and ready-to-eat foods, and look for natural body care and on-site massage. — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for handicraft

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For California's craft distilleries, the ability to ship directly to customers has become an important way to reach consumers beyond their tasting rooms and local restaurants.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The drones were among 791 Ukrainian craft reported downed by the Russian Defense Ministry overnight.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

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That's especially true this summer, which marks the 75th anniversary of Edinburgh Fringe, the world’s biggest arts festival.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
This October, a brand-new contemporary art platform dedicated to showcasing the work of artists from Southeast Asia will debut in Kuala Lumpur.

— News Desk, Artforum, 17 Aug. 2026

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Warships, mammoth bones and parts of ancient constructions all have emerged from the slumping waters of the Danube, the Rhine and other rivers in the scorching drought that has also disrupted trade, power and water supplies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
As the war with Iran continues and both sides seek to control the strait, through which 25% of the world's oil trade transited before the war began in February, oil prices have reached their highest level since July.

— August 20, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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