noun
handiwork
HAN-dee-wurk
Handiwork (noun) means something made or done by a particular person, especially with their hands. Example: “The carved wooden chairs were all his handiwork.”
noun
1
Something made or done by a particular person, especially with their hands.
"The carved wooden chairs were all his handiwork."
"Police quickly recognized the crime scene as the gang's handiwork."
How to use handiwork
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething someone has personally made or caused, often used to point out who is responsible for a result.
Common pairings
his own handiwork
clearly the handiwork of
admire someone's handiwork
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Word forms
- Plural
- handiworks
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Etymology
From Old English handġeweorc, literally "hand" + "work" — work done with one's own hands.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “handiwork” mean?
The word “handiwork” means something made or done by a particular person, especially with their hands. In plain terms, something someone has personally made or caused, often used to point out who is responsible for a result.
How do you pronounce “handiwork”?
“Handiwork” is pronounced HAN-dee-wurk (/ˈhændiˌwɝk/ in IPA).
How do you use “handiwork” in a sentence?
Here is “handiwork” used in a sentence: “The carved wooden chairs were all his handiwork.”
What part of speech is “handiwork”?
“Handiwork” is a noun.
Where does the word “handiwork” come from?
The word “handiwork” comes from Old English. From Old English handġeweorc, literally "hand" + "work" — work done with one's own hands.
