often attributive

Examples of DIY in a Sentence

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Home repair experts say a non-negotiable consideration should be safety, and many DIY advocates agree. ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 Think tasting portions, not the full-send DIY version fans were doing on their own. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026 In the late ’60s, Crane’s invention was part of an emerging culture of DIY health gadgets. thehustle.co, 20 Mar. 2026 Best yet, as far as nail art goes, florals are some of the easiest designs to DIY. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for DIY

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Apr. 2026.

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