man-made
Americanadjective
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produced, formed, or made by humans.
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produced artificially; not resulting from natural processes.
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Textiles.
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(of a fiber) manufactured synthetically from a cellulosic or noncellulosic base; produced chemically.
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(of a fabric or garment) constructed of synthetically made fibers.
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adjective
Etymology
Origin of man-made
First recorded in 1710–20
Example Sentences
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“It’s groomed out just like man-made snow,” Wilson said.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a natural passage, not a man-made canal running through sovereign territory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
They can quickly alter both the color and texture of their skin, a capability scientists have long tried to replicate in man-made materials.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
And this will blow your mind: The cooking from L.A.’s fab new restaurant scene creates as much man-made ozone as our cars do — one-quarter of the total!
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
All this has come about because of the sudden rise and prodigious growth of an industry for the production of man-made or synthetic chemicals with insecticidal properties.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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