handiwork

noun

hand·​i·​work ˈhan-di-ˌwərk 

-dē-

1

a

: work done by the hands

b

: work done personally

recognized her handiwork

2

: the product of handiwork

Synonyms

• production
• product
• work
• yield

Examples of handiwork in a Sentence

They admired the potter's beautiful handiwork.

I think all of these problems are her handiwork.

Recent Examples on the Web

The October 12 deadline has passed for Gavin Newsom to sign or veto this legislative session’s handiwork. —The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025

Dylan, ever the elusive boxer, has yet to experience Masquerade and marvel at his handiwork in person. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025

For those drawn to Berkus’s signature aesthetic, there’s another chance to experience his handiwork, but closer to the street level. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025

Sylva wrote about how people could stroll midtown and see Thomas’s handiwork outside businesses like Time Tested Books and what is now Old Soul at The Weatherstone on 21st Street. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English handiwerk, from Old English handgeweorc, from hand + geweorc, from ge- (collective prefix) + weorc work — more at co-

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for handiwork

• bodywork
• ironwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• artwork
• beadwork

Kids Definition

handiwork

noun

hand·​i·​work ˈhan-di-ˌwərk 

: work done by the hands or by oneself