handmade

[ hand-meyd ]

adjective

1. made make by hand, rather than by machine:

   the luxury of handmade shoes.

handmade

/ ˌhændˈmeɪd /

adjective

1. made by hand, not by machine, esp with care or craftsmanship

Word History and Origins

Origin of handmade¹

First recorded in 1605–15; hand + made

Example Sentences

The research team also obtained sound recordings of original Aztec death whistles as well as from handmade replicas.

From Science Daily

Tiki mugs have a long, robust history rooted in handmade ceramics, and these are made in collaboration with designers such as sculptor and Disney Imagineer Tom “Thor” Thordarson.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside, handmade cardboard circles with the Dodgers logo surrounded by crystals hung from the wall.

From Los Angeles Times

One woman passed out chocolate bars with a handmade label of her bestie’s Instagram handle and another blew bubbles onstage during their entrance.

From Los Angeles Times

Blackwell says he’s glad to see a resurgence in the appreciation for handmade items.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• homemade