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man-made

American  
[man-meyd] / ˈmænˈmeɪd /

adjective

  1. produced, formed, or made by humans.

  2. produced artificially; not resulting from natural processes.

  3. Textiles.

    1. (of a fiber) manufactured synthetically from a cellulosic or noncellulosic base; produced chemically.

    2. (of a fabric or garment) constructed of synthetically made fibers.


man-made British  

adjective

  1. made or produced by man; artificial

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Etymology

Origin of man-made

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

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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

CS spray is a man-made incapacitating gas - exposure to it causes a burning sensation in the eyes and watering.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Aquaventure Waterpark at the high-end Atlantis hotel on Dubai’s Palm, a man-made archipelago, offered complimentary tickets to residents and visitors while other hotels promoted lavish staycation packages with dining and spa options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“You know what I mean by man-made, don’t you? I shook my head no. “

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot