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 of handiwork

• 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

As Braithwaite finished up — working a bit of A Social Life For Your Hair cream through my roots and ends for extra polish — a few of the salon’s stylists came over to check out the final look and admire his handiwork. —Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025

Nelson’s handiwork regularly announces what’s new at places like Cooks of Crocus Hill, Subtext Books and The French Hen Cafe. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025

The arts and crafts movement of the 1800s kicked off as a rebuke to the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing the importance of handiwork and artistry in the decorative and fine arts worlds. —Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025

The Grand Hall is wrapped with over two miles of ribbon and adorned with more than 4,000 new ornaments, while handcrafted trees and oversized fiberglass displays showcase the handiwork of local artisans. —Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 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