handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
Synonyms of handmadenext
: 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 few items of pottery in the kitchen cupboards were handmade. Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026 The small community of only about 6,000 full-time residents is known for its handmade cheeses, best enjoyed on a picnic out in the rolling green hills. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 The restaurants have handmade porcelain crockery and luxury Riedel glassware. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 That’s as vital to brands as artistry is to the craft of handmade goods. Ashley Yetman, Fortune, 23 May 2026 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 31 May. 2026.

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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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