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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According to Givi, sentimental gifts — for example, something handmade or connected to a memory that the two of you share — are often underrated by gift-givers. Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024 Everything in their homes is handmade, thoughtfully designed, and built with purpose. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024 Guests can enjoy open-air baths, handmade Tosa paper reflecting centuries of tradition and large windows that strikingly frame the island’s serene beauty. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Jaylin Correa, who wore a fireman costume that was completely handmade by his great-grandmother, picked up the top prize in Advocate Children’s Hospital’s NICU annual contest. Abigail Adams, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handmade 

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Nov. 2024.

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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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