handcraft

1 of 2

noun

hand·​craft ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)

handcraft

2 of 2

verb

handcrafted; handcrafting; handcrafts

transitive verb

: to fashion by handicraft

Examples of handcraft in a Sentence

Noun we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum Verb She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.
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Noun
Her brand, founded in 2020, inhabits a unique space in womenswear—between intergenerational handcraft and textile innovation. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 Related Articles The companies share the value of handcraft, with Mother being one of the last brands making denim in L.A., and Martin dedicated to making clothing in Italy, referencing its rich textile heritage with luxe silk prints. Booth Moore, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
What sets Be Light Candle RE apart is its commitment to social impact—each candle is handcrafted with care and helps create jobs, fund scholarships, and support global food security. Essence, 10 Mar. 2025 Hermina Athens Inspired by Greek mythology and handcrafted in Athens, Hermina Athens pieces are imbued with meaning. Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handcraft

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handcraft was before the 12th century

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“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handcraft. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

handcraft

1 of 2 noun
hand·​craft -ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)

handcraft

2 of 2 verb
: to make by handicraft
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