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 boho colorful bead choker brings natural stone into a handmade summer statement piece that layers beautifully. Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 While 36 percent of Americans sold personal items or handmade goods for extra money last year, the whitepaper says only 13 percent identify as a business. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media. CNN Money, 7 June 2026 The company offers items across the decor spectrum, but the sheets are the real stars—they’re handmade in upstate New York with fine Italian and Belgian linen. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 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 9 Jun. 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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