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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A brass band played lively jazz, while a man made giant bubbles with a pair of sticks and clowns sold balloon animals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Amoebae are single celled organisms that live naturally in soil, freshwater, and even some man made water systems.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
The more experienced man made the better start, breaking Tien for a 4-2 lead on the way to clinching the first set.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
Especially with “Alien,” a franchise where a decision to cast a woman in a role originally written for a man made it iconic.
From Salon • Aug. 26, 2024
A man made of wavy lines rode atop a horse made of wavy lines.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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