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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The furniture and decor brand, dreamed up by founder Louise Roe, celebrates the gardens and cherished heirlooms of the English countryside with handmade wicker, antique homewares, chintz, and ditsy floral fabrics. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025 Amid the sea of handmade signs, American flags waved brightly in the morning sun. Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025 People cheered, laughed and waved handmade signs. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025 Express deliveries from clubs, for which members pay extra, have become the group’s fastest-growing business, Nicholas says, with handmade sushi and rotisserie chickens among the most popular items. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handmade

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Oct. 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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