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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Physical capacity across the world is constricted by a variety of chokepoints, some natural like Hormuz, some man-made like tariffs.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
"This is kind of pushing the frontier of science," said Ryan Schultz, a seismologist specialised in man-made earthquakes.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The project forms part of a 'Greening the Grey' initiative, which enhances biodiversity by adapting existing man-made infrastructure.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
“It’s groomed out just like man-made snow,” Wilson said.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026
Here, every vista ended in the same concrete barrier; the camp was set down in a vast man-made valley rising on every side to those towering wire-topped walls.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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