handcraft

1 of 2

noun

hand·​craft ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)

handcraft

2 of 2

verb

handcrafted; handcrafting; handcrafts

transitive verb

: to fashion by handicraft

Examples of handcraft in a Sentence

Noun we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum Verb She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.
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Noun
Johnson wanted to bring a feel for textures and handcrafts to the space that her brand has made a name out of. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 Our vision is to promote the significance of our handcraft in the contemporary age, a time when our human connection is continuously challenged by the digital world. Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
The designs are made from 18-karat yellow and rose gold; the pieces are handcrafted in Mumbai with diamonds and gemstones sourced from Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 25 June 2025 The actual award was handcrafted by Paul and his son, Rusty, with wood from Paul’s studio in New Jersey. Pam Windsor, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for handcraft

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handcraft was before the 12th century

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“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handcraft. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

handcraft

1 of 2 noun
hand·​craft -ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)

handcraft

2 of 2 verb
: to make by handicraft
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