handwork

noun

hand·​work ˈhand-ˌwərk 

: work done with the hands and not by machines : handiwork

handworker

ˈhand-ˌwər-kər 

noun

Examples of handwork in a Sentence

She wore a beaded dress that required many hours of handwork.

Recent Examples on the Web

How it’s played, the tone of the instrument and handwork of the drummer help tell a story that’s illustrated through movement. —Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025

This look for spring 2026 also ranked high among the gowns that should be viewed up close to get a better look at its handwork, a silver embroidery and beading that required more than 400 hours to complete. —Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025

Each custom piece requires approximately 30 hours of meticulous handwork by experienced artisans. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2025

Their marshmallow-like shapes contrast with a raw, brutal finish, celebrating an unusual casting process that preserves traces of handwork and visible seams. —Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for handwork

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork

Kids Definition

handwork

noun

hand·​work ˈhan-ˌdwərk 

: work done with the hands and not by machine