handwrite

verb

hand·​write ˈhand-ˌrīt How to pronounce handwrite (audio)
handwrote ˈhand-ˌrōt How to pronounce handwrite (audio) ; handwritten ˈhand-ˌri-tᵊn How to pronounce handwrite (audio) ; handwriting ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ How to pronounce handwrite (audio)

transitive verb

: to write by hand

Examples of handwrite in a Sentence

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The modern cup designs come as Starbucks is gearing up to return another popular experience: handwriting customers' names on their drinks. Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 And for each election cycle, taxpayers must cover the costs of not only agency employees but also contractors hired to serve as hearing officers, court reporters and handwriting experts. Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024 The results astounded me and raised deep questions about ethics, the authenticity of media artifacts, and the personal meaning behind handwriting itself. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024 Take a look back at the beloved Starbucks era when baristas would handwrite customers’ names on their drink orders as smooth jazz music played in the background. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for handwrite 

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from handwriting

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handwrite was in 1656

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“Handwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handwrite. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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