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handmade

American  
[hand-meyd] / ˈhændˈmeɪd /

adjective

  1. made make by hand, rather than by machine.

    the luxury of handmade shoes.
handmade British  
/ ˌhændˈmeɪd /

adjective

  1. made by hand, not by machine, esp with care or craftsmanship

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Etymology

Origin of handmade

First recorded in 1605–15; hand + made

Example Sentences

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Ahead of the visit, youngsters prepared handmade jewellery in the gallery's education room.

From BBC

Nearly all of the work was done in-house, including fabrication and a handmade interior produced through Vera’s own upholstery department, reflecting an emphasis on craftsmanship and historical continuity rather than cosmetic overhaul.

From Los Angeles Times

Glinting under the exhibition centre lights, the gold brooch studded with gemstones on the startup founder's lapel was handmade by Indian artisans -- but artificial intelligence dreamt up its elaborate design.

From Barron's

Rae - not her real name - lives in the US state of Michigan, and runs a small business selling handmade jewellery.

From BBC

No U.S. factory can meet my specifications for handmade products in the small quantities I need.

From The Wall Street Journal

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