handiwork

noun

hand·​i·​work ˈhan-di-ˌwərk 

-dē-

1

a

: work done by the hands

b

: work done personally

recognized her handiwork

2

: the product of handiwork

Synonyms

• affair
• fruit
• labor
• output
• produce
• product
• production
• thing
• work
• yield

Examples of handiwork in a Sentence

They admired the potter's beautiful handiwork.

I think all of these problems are her handiwork.

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike most coffee shops, the baristas here worked among the customers, like an Apple Genius Bar, while overhead dentist-style mirrors showcased their intricate handiwork. —Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025

And host a toga fashion show, where everyone can show off their handiwork. 78. —Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025

Later, Page stood up for his friend’s handiwork on Zep’s behalf by demanding Atlantic Records destroy the entire first pressing of Led Zeppelin III when Manning’s engineering credit was omitted. —Jim Beaugez, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025

Alex is ultimately allowed to go free, and the offender – now sporting a bloody and bandaged face thanks to Alex's handiwork – is arrested for rape. —Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English handiwerk, from Old English handgeweorc, from hand + geweorc, from ge- (collective prefix) + weorc work — more at co-

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for handiwork

• bodywork
• ironwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• artwork
• beadwork

Kids Definition

handiwork

noun

hand·​i·​work ˈhan-di-ˌwərk 

: work done by the hands or by oneself