handmade

adjective

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

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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This particular bed set is handmade with leather, wood, suede and brass adornments. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026 And those Mexican touches extend to the interiors, too, with the space inspired by the country and filled with artwork and handmade ceramics from Mexican artists. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 Each package of handmade crab cakes comes in a two-pack and can be found in the freezer section. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 Find a maxi dress for date night at Rochelle’s Boutique or a bouquet from The Mystic Florist Shop, and grab a handmade sailor bracelet from Mystic Knotwork as a souvenir. Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handmade

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handmade was in 1809

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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handmade. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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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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