DIY

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)ī-ˈwī 

often attributive

: do-it-yourself

Examples of DIY in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Australian all-female punk band Body Type is a product of the continent’s thriving, incredibly independent DIY movement, which is, sonically, one of the most distinct subcultures in the world. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 July 2026

Ursula Carmona is a HomeGoods ambassador and founder of Home Made by Carmona, a DIY and design blog. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Carlisle, whose vibrant 2024 album Critterland was a Rolling Stone staff favorite, decamped to New Orleans with Childers and his band, the Food Stamps, to cut The Universal Bubba in a DIY home studio. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

The look is easy to DIY because, much like actual organic fruit, part of this manicure’s charm lies in its little imperfections. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

DIY

adjective

ˌdē-(ˌ)ī-ˈwī 

: do-it-yourself