handcraft

1 of 2

noun

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

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
There’s visible handcraft and care in creating these backdrops for the action. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026 Linoto handcrafts all their offerings in upstate New York with high-quality Italian and Belgian linen—their sheets have made our list of the best linen bedding for years. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The denim garments were handcrafted in Los Angeles and use either 100 percent conventional cotton or 100 percent Regenagri cotton. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026 Each glass is handcrafted, so expect some variation between sets. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026 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 24 Feb. 2026.

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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