handmade
Translation
handmade, handcrafted
Examples
She sells handmade jewelry at the market.
She sells handmade jewellery at the market.
This is a beautiful handmade sweater.
This is a beautiful handmade sweater.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) handmade ((noun)) a handmade (object) I bought a handmade scarf.
((sth.)) is handmade (sth.) is made by hand The pottery is handmade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: artisanal, handcrafted; Antonyms: machine-made, mass-produced
Etymology
A compound word from 'hand' and 'made'. It literally means 'made by hand'.
Memory Tips
Break the word into its two parts: 'hand' + 'made'. The meaning is very direct and easy to remember.