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

The figures don’t prove that AI is sparking an interest in handmade work. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

After all, in an era of fast fashion, fast-casual chains and AI slop, what's realer than a bowl of handmade pasta? — Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

These handmade pieces fly off the shelf at antique stores, and the island’s artisans continue to make contemporary masterpieces today. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse brings together prime cuts, handmade pasta, and polished steakhouse energy without feeling overly formal, while Caroline’s Oyster Bar leans mediocrely into coastal Carolina seafood. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 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