handmade

adjective
hand·​made | \ ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio) \

Definition of handmade

: made by hand or by a hand process

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Synonyms for handmade

Synonyms

handcrafted, handwrought

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Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower

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All of the pasta is handmade in-house daily, and the produce is sourced directly from local farms. Los Angeles Times, "Newsletter: Essential California Week in Review: Safety flaws aboard the Conception," 7 Sep. 2019 But this level of customization presents another challenge: each one has to be handmade. CBS News, "Meet the man who strings Roger Federer's tennis rackets," 7 Sep. 2019 The menu will feature handmade pastas, pizzas and specialty dishes. Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "New restaurants coming to expanded Hard Rock: Italian, buffet, live-fire grill and 24-hour diner/deli," 15 Aug. 2019 On Facebook, button groups are often lumped in with jewelry, lace and other handmade items. oregonlive.com, "Hardcore button collectors see beauty, history in the fashion essential," 1 Aug. 2019 Next door is chef Lalo Garcia’s Havre 77, a French brasserie with handmade pastas and delectable pomme frites. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, "An Insider’s Guide to Colonia Juárez, Mexico City’s Hottest Neighborhood," 3 July 2019 Chicken dinners, raffles, games for children and adults, live music, petting zoo and pony rides, silent auction, market filled with handmade items and homemade baked goods. Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "4th of July in Cincinnati: Here are all the fireworks, festivals and events," 27 June 2019 Create handmade items for local people in need at nursing homes, a cancer treatment center, and the soup kitchen, to name a few. courant.com, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 19 June 2019 Animalia Exhibition: Thursday through Sunday from now through Aug. 18, 1 to 5 p.m. The Animalia Pet Boutique & Artisan Craft Fair features handmade goods from local artisans and crafters. courant.com, "Community News For The Vernon Edition," 8 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of handmade

1809, in the meaning defined above

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handmade

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of handmade

: made with the hands or by using hand tools

handmade

adjective
hand·​made | \ ˈhand-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio) \

Kids Definition of handmade

: made by hand rather than by machine a handmade rug

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