handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: 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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Across the South, bakeries keep culinary traditions alive with family recipes, handmade breads, and pastries passed down through generations. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025 One participant will win a large bouquet of handmade paper flowers. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025 Despite its high resale value and handmade quality, Magnolia Pearl has never tried to play the traditional luxury game. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 This isn’t your slick heated pool stay, this is your handmade wind chimes, authentic living, and running on vibes kind of place. Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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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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