do-it-yourselfer

noun

do-it-your·​self·​er
-fə(r)
plural -s
Synonyms of do-it-yourselfernext
: one who engages in do-it-yourself projects

Word History

Etymology

do-it-yourself + -er entry 2

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“Do-it-yourselfer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-it-yourselfer. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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