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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The market features the lifestyle brand’s bath and body products, candles, soaps and gourmet pantry goods that are hand-harvested and handmade. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025 From handmade pastas to seasonal specialties created with local ingredients, the menu at Katie’s honors traditional cuisine and adds a modern, personal approach. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive and Elephant Man defined him as a singular, visionary dreamer who directed films that felt handmade. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Jan. 2025 Visitors can enjoy taiko drumming, koto music and Nihon Buyo dance, explore booths selling bonsai and handmade ceramics, and sample a variety of culinary delights, from sushi and ramen to mochi. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for handmade 

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Jan. 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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