handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād 

: made by hand or by a hand process

Synonyms

• handcrafted
• handwrought

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower

Recent Examples on the Web

The marketplace features merchant booths with handmade goods, fashions, wellness products and gifts along with live entertainment and bites from local eateries. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025

While there, be sure to stop by Core Sound Store, which Blackwelder recommends for local handmade goods, sold to support the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025

Now restored, its labyrinthine lanes remain a fascinating place to shop for antiques, traditional clothing, Omani khanjar (daggers), frankincense, jewelry, handmade sandals, coffee pots and dates. —Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025

My daughters will climb into my bed with handmade cards and slobbery kisses. —Mara Martin, Parents, 9 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for handmade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted

Kids Definition

handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād 

: made by hand or with hand tools