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 candles—soy wax, offered with crackling wood wicks—are handmade by the small biz, who also make charming, Asian-America-nostalgic scents inspired by White Rabbit candy, persimmon, and boba. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Guests stay in traditional handmade gers (with no internet) crafted by local artisans, all featuring intricate handicrafts as well as beds adorned with soft cashmere made in the family’s factory, which also produces cashmere for Hermès. — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Young Dolly felt special wearing her handmade coat, but classmates made fun of her. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

The style-centric walking tour winds through the city, stopping at a selection of must-visit Milanese shops selling everything from gourmet foods to velvet slippers and handmade pajamas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 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