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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Sally’s pizzas are handmade and coal-fired, according to the restaurant. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025 Some private sellers and small stores specialize in handmade cards for special occasions like Valentine’s Day. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 And for early risers: The crazy popular Drop In Donut lies just down the street, selling — and briskly selling out of — small-batch, handmade treats in flavors such as passionfruit, raspberry and coffee. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025 Igor Stravinsky sends what appears to be a handmade Christmas card. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025 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 16 Feb. 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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