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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In the four decades since, not much has changed—from the handmade cakes, donuts, and sweets in the glass display case to the people beyond the counter. Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025 Retailers like Rejuvenation are introducing pieces that feel distinctly artisanal and handmade, like their Augustine light, an amber glass bowl silhouette with a petite bulb nestled inside it. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2025 The page already shows their work, such as repainting Hoffa's handmade totem pole in its original colors, taking down walls, uncovering long hidden patios and even Hoffa's wooden picnic tables. Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025 Everyone is rushing to get fresh, handmade pasta and craft cocktails at Spaghett. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 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 19 Aug. 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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