handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: 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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Peruse shelves of handmade treasures at places like Seven Sisters Craft Gallery and Mountain Nest Gallery. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025 The festival will also showcase local food trucks, artisan vendors with handmade items and original art, and the non-profit Resource Hub, where families can learn about local services and participate in giveaways. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 The suites are crafted beautifully as well, with rich wood accents and handmade textiles. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025 Having stitched 1,700 dolphin toys, the handmade pieces were then distributed to children in these communities during Bhutto’s extensive outreach programs. Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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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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