DIY

American

[dee-ahy-wahy] / ˈdiˈaɪˈwaɪ /

Or D.I.Y.

abbreviation

do-it-yourself.

DIY house decorating;
The new couple who bought the apartment next door are very nice, but their DIY makes quite a racket.

DIY British

abbreviation

do-it-yourself

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Other Word Forms

DIYer noun

Example Sentences

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‘Repumping the battered energy heart is a multiyear demolition derby, not a weekend DIY.’

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Many DIY investors rely on firms like Vanguard, Fidelity and Schwab.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

She co-writes, directs and stars in this highly stylized, wonderfully DIY handmade project, beautifully designed with gruesomely gothic sets by production designer Becca Morrin and art director Ashley Devereux.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

These DIY solar panels do not have upfront installation costs and are designed for balconies and small garden spaces.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

At home, we eat DIY dinner because none of us are hungry at the same time.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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