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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“It’s groomed out just like man-made snow,” Wilson said.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026
It’s been his routine for decades, through all manner of upheaval and events — social, political, natural and man-made.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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
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
Ah, but this is no ordinary lake, said the visitors, it will be the biggest man-made lake in the world!
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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