handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
Synonyms of handmadenext
: 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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At this family-run studio, every piece is entirely handmade and can be customized to your taste. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026 Jambert says hunting for handmade furniture from the Arts and Crafts era is especially worth the effort. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 Pick up lunch at Corinne San Antonio — open all day, with handmade burrata, soups, salads and sandwiches — before visiting the Tower of the Americas. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026 Highlights include teachings of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and performances of taiko, judo, koto, and kendo along with homestyle Japanese foods and marketplace with handmade crafts, plants and produce. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handmade

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Apr. 2026.

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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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