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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The high-tech was once handmade. Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026 The first piece was handmade using 50 feet of wire, all twisted by hand, into a bracelet. Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Mornings brought a generous buffet of regional cheeses, handmade sour-cherry and quince jams, and flaky börek pastries. Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 The owners’ favorite room is the bathroom, where Alpi California burl wood veneer—which is also featured in the bedorom—an Art Deco checkerboard floor, and a rustic handmade ceramic vase add vintage influences from different movements. Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 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 4 Jun. 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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