man-made
Americanadjective
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produced, formed, or made by humans.
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produced artificially; not resulting from natural processes.
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Textiles.
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(of a fiber) manufactured synthetically from a cellulosic or noncellulosic base; produced chemically.
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(of a fabric or garment) constructed of synthetically made fibers.
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adjective
Etymology
Origin of man-made
First recorded in 1710–20
Example Sentences
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The Strait of Hormuz is a natural passage, not a man-made canal running through sovereign territory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
They can quickly alter both the color and texture of their skin, a capability scientists have long tried to replicate in man-made materials.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
And this will blow your mind: The cooking from L.A.’s fab new restaurant scene creates as much man-made ozone as our cars do — one-quarter of the total!
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
It is thought the increase is down to a number of factors including man-made hazards and growing public awareness, as well as an abundance of prey in coastal areas.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
It should be emphasized that this division into four classes is man-made; it is convenient for the construction of partial theories, but it may not correspond to anything deeper.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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