handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād 

: made by hand or by a hand process

Synonyms of handmade

• homemade
• handcrafted
• crafted

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower

Recent Examples on the Web

Bright, contemporary interiors provide the backdrop for handmade pasta, excellent pizzas and generous Italian classics. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Nobody else had a body of work that large in which every frame was handmade. — Jimmy Chin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

On every street corner were heartbreaking handmade flyers on poles asking if anyone had seen a member of someone’s family who had failed to respond to calls and never came home from work. — Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Each is handmade, so slight variations only add to the charm. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for handmade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted

Kids Definition

handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād 

: made by hand or with hand tools