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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

DIYer noun

Example Sentences

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Its DIY revenue rose 10% to $383 million, while the firm’s overall revenue rose 4% to $3.8 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

How have you really held on to this DIY ethos while now associating yourself with a bigger label?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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

“It’s the best DIY project I’ve ever seen. Thanks so much. I love it.”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

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