do-it-yourself

American  

[doo-i-cher-self, -it-yer-] / ˈdu ɪ tʃərˈsɛlf, -ɪt jər- /

DIY,

adjective

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

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

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noun

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

do-it-yourself British  

noun

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

   2. ( as modifier )

      a do-it-yourself kit

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Other Word Forms

• do-it-yourselfer
  noun

Etymology

Origin of do-it-yourself

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

do-it-yourself

Chairman and CEO Sasan Goodzari said the company is losing do-it-yourself customers to low-cost providers.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

“We’re going to deliberately take a hit on our tax DIY, do-it-yourself tax offering.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

You can do this on your own with your spreadsheets or use do-it-yourself planning software.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

“They are betting on making higher profit margins on the accessories and do-it-yourself angle.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

Manufacturers offer us do-it-yourself booklets on how to kill bugs.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Related Words

• handmade