DIY

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)ī-ˈwī How to pronounce DIY (audio)
often attributive
: do-it-yourself

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Give it a refresh using anything from a DIY baking soda remedy to fabric fresheners to just airing it out. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Nashville-bred alternative favorites Bully will headline the DIY-minded event. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 Guests can also try their own hand at mixology with the hotel’s in-room DIY Honey Deuce cocktail kit, complete with a commemorative cup. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The best fall decor ideas—ones that are truly timeless—run the gamut from DIY fall floral arrangements to seasonal tablescapes. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for DIY

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DIY was in 1955

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“DIY.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DIY. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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