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

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Other Word Forms

DIYer noun

Example Sentences

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She explored different styles of music throughout her youth and became a part of the eclectic DIY scene in Philadelphia.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Will such DIY tech threaten his own business?

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Filers who get a new computer or change DIY tax software should remember that items like capital losses or the cost-basis of nondeductible IRAs often don’t make the transition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Jason pulled his phone out and searched for DIY videos.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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