often attributive

Examples of DIY in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Any amount of time works for a DIY spa day: a completely customizable way to de-stress. Erica Sweeney, TIME, 12 June 2024 The Alchemy Bar, a hallmark across the portfolio, offers guests the chance to craft DIY beauty products with ingredients plucked from the hotel’s garden. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024 Meet the zine festival: the IRL event for a DIY art form. Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 5 June 2024 The city has removed many of their DIY safety features, but made some permanent. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024 Those pet parents wanting to participate in the dog costume contest, dog walk, agility bars, photo booth and DIY T-shirt tug toy station pay a modest $7. Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024 The atmosphere felt a bit like summer camp for adults, a little wilderness expedition-meets-vacation, complete with DIY meal kits ready to be cooked up on our heavy-duty outdoor kitchen. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024 In severe infestations or cases where DIY methods are ineffective, hiring a professional pest control company may be necessary. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024 Pastel colors and springtime materials make each of these DIY door ideas perfect for welcoming guests to your home. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DIY was in 1955

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“DIY.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DIY. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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