DIY

American  

[dee-ahy-wahy] / ˈdiˈaɪˈwaɪ /

Or D.I.Y.

abbreviation

1. 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.

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DIY British  

abbreviation

1. do-it-yourself

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Other Word Forms

• DIYer
  noun

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

DIY

The long-running home renovation TV series DIY SOS will be "rested" next year, the BBC has said.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Presented by Nick Knowles, DIY SOS sees a team transform the homes of families who are facing severe illness, disability, bereavement or building disasters.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

But that summer cool-down historically tends to reverse in October, according to data from Citadel Securities—and DIY traders could be even more plugged in through the rest of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

The DIY movement also comes with big risks that will not work unless the comedian believes in it, said Gleib.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The summer between fifth and sixth grade, Mom bought a DIY wooden craft kit to make a mailbox.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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