often attributive

Examples of DIY in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Apply waterproof sealant over your rubber washer and insert the spigot into the hole on the outside wall of your DIY rain barrel. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024 The combination of Velcro and textured hair, however, may be enough to scare off some DIY novices looking to avoid tangly situations and James Brown comparisons. Tayler Adigun, Essence, 16 May 2024 And democratized music production due to GarageBand and its ilk has made possible the global ascent of DIY artists who could never have afforded to work in traditional studios. Michael Gallant, Billboard, 15 May 2024 They can be used to make all sorts of things, like smart home control hubs, DIY cameras, home media servers, and more. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 May 2024 The model's gathering included a children's table filled with coloring supplies and arts and crafts for the kids to create DIY bunny ears. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024 Popular on Variety Meow Wolf started as a DIY collective in Sante Fe, N.M., inviting local artists to build immersive exhibitions from repurposed garbage. Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 May 2024 To learn more about DIY air purifiers visit the Gonzaga University Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment's resource page on smoke and air quality preparedness. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 13 May 2024 From adding cozy seating, creating a colorful herb garden in recycled containers or stringing up fairy lights for a magical ambiance, easy DIY projects offer endless possibilities to personalize your space. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DIY was in 1955

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“DIY.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DIY. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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