DIY

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)ī-ˈwī 

often attributive

: do-it-yourself

Examples of DIY in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The best fall decor ideas—ones that are truly timeless—run the gamut from DIY fall floral arrangements to seasonal tablescapes. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Likewise, Dopamine Chamber was recorded in various locales, including London, the English countryside, and Palermo, Italy, where Chatten built a DIY booth from mattresses and cushions. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

The movie, which premieres this weekend on YouTube, is a DIY schlock- umentary that’s also a real documentary, one that captures how Six’s life became his own private horror film, after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Martha Stewart, Fran Drescher, and Nicole Kidman are also fans of the DIY manicure brand. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

DIY

adjective

ˌdē-(ˌ)ī-ˈwī 

: do-it-yourself