man-made

adjective

ˈman-ˈmād How to pronounce man-made (audio)
-ˌmād
Synonyms of man-madenext
: manufactured, created, or constructed by human beings
specifically : synthetic
man-made fibers

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man-made diamonds that were really just glass the houses in the new development are built around a man-made lake
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According to the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington, blue spaces are natural or man-made outdoor settings that feature water in the form of rivers, lakes, oceans, ponds, canals or urban fountains. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Why man-made instead of just going for the natural oil on its own? — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026 Metallic or obviously man-made noises, of course, won’t be tolerated. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026 Synthetic, man-made, and natural fibers can all contribute to environmental burdens, depending on how the textiles are processed and treated. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for man-made

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First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of man-made was in 1615

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

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man-made

adjective
ˈman-ˈmād
: made by people rather than nature
man-made satellites
especially : synthetic entry 1 sense 2
man-made fibers
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