DIY

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)ī-ˈwī 

often attributive

: do-it-yourself

Examples of DIY in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lack of renovations will mete out pain to the DIY renovations market and pros, and if the situation lasts too long, also potentially to the homeowners in more lasting ways. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

This attack-enablement shopping experience is now standard practice, offering hackers do-it-yourself (DIY) options. — Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

That said, the impossibility of knowing how to get rid of these immense beings, and the DIY nature of the operations its doughty characters come up with, is one of the great sources of satisfaction these movies offer. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

While wind power projects must be large to be effective, solar energy is having a private moment, with many do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions available in the market. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

DIY

adjective

ˌdē-(ˌ)ī-ˈwī 

: do-it-yourself