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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Choose from tacos, tamales, burritos, and tortas to aguas frescas, pan dulce, and handmade tortillas. Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026 Jennie Garth's youngest daughter (shared with ex Peter Facinelli) headed off to her 2024 junior prom in a black gown with contrasting trim — this time, not a handmade creation by Garth, who sewed her middle daughter Lola's dress back in 2021. Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 All the crockery is handmade with Bengal clay by Sienna’s pottery studio, and the food that tops is each an ode to the richness of that same soil and the seasons of the state. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The event features several dozen vendors with handmade crafts and supplies, such as artisan wool, demonstrations on wool spinning and rug weaving and workshops on crocheting to broom making. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 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 1 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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