handiwork

noun

hand·​i·​work ˈhan-di-ˌwərk 

-dē-

1

a

: work done by the hands

b

: work done personally

recognized her handiwork

2

: the product of handiwork

Synonyms

• affair
• fruit
• labor
• output
• produce
• product
• production
• thing
• work
• yield

Examples of handiwork in a Sentence

They admired the potter's beautiful handiwork.

I think all of these problems are her handiwork.

Recent Examples on the Web

Launched in 2023, Saturn is in many ways identical to the nine other ocean ships that Viking operates, with wood paneling that echoes traditional longship design and macramé window dressings that recall traditional Norwegian handiwork. —Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024

Fans of the pop superstar turned up to the house in droves to soak up the family's impressive handiwork and to identify each of the special nods toward the singer. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

The last several years have seen the Oscar winner find her place in the fashion scape, with a playful yet emotionally led approach to dressing that is the handiwork of her partnership with stylist Erin Walsh. —Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024

The latest: The festival continues today and tomorrow, so pop by to check out the handiwork of hundreds of Utahns. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for kids ages 2-11. —Erin Alberty, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English handiwerk, from Old English handgeweorc, from hand + geweorc, from ge- (collective prefix) + weorc work — more at co-

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

handiwork

noun

hand·​i·​work ˈhan-di-ˌwərk 

: work done by the hands or by oneself