handcraft

1 of 2

noun

hand·​craft ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)

handcraft

2 of 2

verb

handcrafted; handcrafting; handcrafts

transitive verb

: to fashion by handicraft

Examples of handcraft in a Sentence

Noun we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum Verb She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.
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Noun
For fundraising events, Carter liked to contribute his handcrafts, including wine and oil paintings. Emily Harris, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024 The brand wants to create an authentically sustainable future based on warmth and handcraft, expressed by its understanding of old things. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
This is where Alain Ducasse's chocolates are handcrafted using vintage machinery. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Fun fact: All the 30-plus locations featured in the display are handcrafted from natural materials and adorned with holiday lights to up the yuletide quotient. Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handcraft 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handcraft was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handcraft. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

handcraft

1 of 2 noun
hand·​craft -ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)

handcraft

2 of 2 verb
: to make by handicraft
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