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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Nearly all of the work was done in-house, including fabrication and a handmade interior produced through Vera’s own upholstery department, reflecting an emphasis on craftsmanship and historical continuity rather than cosmetic overhaul. Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026 But every statue is handmade by a group of more than a dozen artisans, with production lasting roughly six months from start to finish for each year's batch. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 The company offers items across the decor spectrum, but the sheets are the real stars—they’re handmade in upstate New York with top-notch Italian and Belgian linen. Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026 Within Donnelly Park, visitors can learn about different clans, find re-enactors, shop from vendors with handmade Celtic goods and indulge in Scottish foods and beverages. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 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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