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handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
Synonyms of handmadenext
: made by hand or by a hand process

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received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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And for those dedicated fans who want even more, Bimota also built a seriously exclusive run of just five Elite variants, completely handmade by the WorldSBK racing team. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026 Perea and his crew make handmade tortillas and quesadillas for the event. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Additional noteworthy details in the home include the massive fireplace in their living room, which is handmade out of Muskoka rock. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Bright, contemporary interiors provide the backdrop for handmade pasta, excellent pizzas and generous Italian classics. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handmade

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First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of handmade was in 1809

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handmade

adjective
hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: made by hand or with hand tools
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