do-it-yourself

DIY,

[doo-i-cher-self, -it-yer-]

adjective

1. of or designed for construction or use by amateurs without special training.

   a do-it-yourself kit for building a radio.

noun

1. the practice or hobby of building or repairing things for oneself, usually in one's own home.

do-it-yourself

noun

1. 1. the hobby or process of constructing and repairing things oneself

   2. ( as modifier )

      a do-it-yourself kit

Other Word Forms

• do-it-yourselfer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of do-it-yourself¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

But there will still be something of a do-it-yourself vibe to “People in the Dark.”

From Los Angeles Times

A makeshift DJ booth, assembled from a couple of upended shopping carts and some speakers, is at one edge of the checkerboard in the dimly lighted room, underscoring the general do-it-yourself ethos of Rosales’ aesthetic.

From Los Angeles Times

Best noted the do-it-yourself ethos that ran through Maple’s work and life.

From Los Angeles Times

TikTok democratized the creation process by focusing more on do-it-yourself content, creators said.

From Salon

There are do-it-yourself tutorials on Pinterest and YouTube that teach you how to redecorate your wreath with other materials or craft new ornaments from what you already have.

From Salon

Related Words

• handmade