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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The restaurant is housed on the back patio of Casa Nopal, a showroom and shop specializing in handmade goods from Mexican artisans, both of which opened in 2022. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025 Expect a similar lineup of fresh produce and other ingredients, handmade goods, and prepared food at downtown Telluride’s farmers’ market on Fridays (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). AFAR Media, 26 June 2025 Located at the Riverside Welcome Plaza, the one-day outdoor fair features over 30 local artists and businesses selling a variety of handmade goods. Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025 And not just in the ornamental sense, but across every aspect of life, from the traditional woven baskets used by fishermen, to the handmade ceramics for tea ceremonies. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for handmade

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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 10 Jul. 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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