handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: 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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This sweet corner bookmark will save her future books from getting dog-eared while adding a sweet, handmade touch with her initial. Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025 As kids tightened each other’s ties and posed for photos next to handmade band posters, Taylor smiled. Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 Stay at Inn on Turner, where their breakfasts feature local cuisine and even their toiletries are handmade. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 From Kimberly Quiros’ colorful creations inspired by Colombian and New York cultures to Florence Tétier’s sculptural bag chains made from upcycled materials, WWD Weekend rounds up five handmade bag charm brands to have on your radar. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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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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