handmade

adjective

ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
Definition of handmadenext
as in homemade
created by a hand process rather than by a machine received a handmade sweater at the baby shower

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Recent Examples of handmade For all its focus on technology, Barón describes what happens onstage as surprisingly handmade. — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 Food and drink Portuguese cuisine is at the core of the culinary offering here—even handmade pizzas emerge from the wood-oven, topped with figs, smoked tuna, or Iberian pork. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 Checkers Mate Duct tape turns a ziplock bag into a game board that holds handmade playing pieces. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026 The menu blends regional traditions with contemporary presentation, highlighting handmade tortillas, seafood, moles, open-fire cooking and seasonal ingredients. — Evan Moore august 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handmade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
  1. homemade
  2. handcrafted
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  • Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year-old student, was arrested at his Texas school after bringing a homemade clock that was mistaken for a bomb.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Experts say developing fully homemade drones, given that Japan’s commercial market is dominated by imports from China, would be a challenge.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of homemade
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  • Perched above the custom triple clamps are narrow ape-hanger handlebars flanked by a classic square headlight and a handcrafted cowl that accentuates the bike's narrow silhouette.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Designed to showcase local businesses and artisans, the festival will feature a diverse vendor market with a wide selection of handcrafted and specialty products, the release said.
    — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of handcrafted

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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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