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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Over the past month, many people have taken to Chinese social media to share their own dim sum reviews and praise authorities for helping preserve the handmade tradition. Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 The event that drew those of all ages to the Soledad Club on April 25 featured a traditional British tea service, opportunity drawings and gave local businesses and groups a chance to sell their handmade products. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 Mansour’s Oriental Rug Gallery opened in 1979, selling antique and handmade Oriental and Persian rugs, according to its website. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Cherrett’s previous concepts, 22 Provisions and Eloise, were both located inside of Denver’s Avanti Food and Beverage and focused on handmade pastas and upscale American fare. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 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 5 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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