handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
Synonyms of handmadenext
: made by hand or by a hand process

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received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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An office space in the home features a cozy nook outfitted with a West Elm sofa, tables from Anthropologie, a light fixture from Shoppe Amber Lewis, and a handmade rug sourced from Etsy. — Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026 Instead, try artisanal, handmade designs in neutral, earthy tones. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 The newer wing added additional living and entertaining spaces, including a handmade kitchen designed with GP & J Baker Interiors, a summer kitchen, a glass sunroom, and a dining area that opens through French doors to the pool terrace. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 Parents, teachers and kids filled Shawnee Mission’s school board chambers on Monday night, wearing green and gold and holding handmade signs in an effort to push for the district to save East Antioch Elementary School from closing for good by 2031. — Taylor O'Connor 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handmade

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First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of handmade was in 1809

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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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