handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: 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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This handmade ceramic mini pot will have breakfast ready in just under one minute. Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 The Cake Bake Shop Bakery will have handmade cakes as counter-service. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 The Marchesi family’s handmade sweet creations swiftly gained a loyal following among the Milanese, who still show their preference for this specific location. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024 Wine Glass Labels Avoid confusion between guest's drinks by making handmade wine labels that appear as pumpkins. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handmade 

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handmade. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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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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