handiwork

noun

ˈhan-di-ˌwərk How to pronounce handiwork (audio)
Definition of handiworknext
as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort proud of his handiwork, he was certain that the birdhouse would win first place in its category

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Recent Examples of handiwork Both of these handiwork hobbies are ideal for those looking for a mindless activity to enjoy while watching their favorite guilty-pleasure show. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026 But getting their handiwork fried and into the bottom of Duke’s red-and-white striped cups would take a year of hunting, testing, planting and digging. — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 21 Aug. 2026 Flushed and flailing during Schauf’s final countdown, her gum-chewing getting a little more exaggerated with each second, Cooper quipped that her handiwork might be better sealed under a closed casket. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 Mitchell’s key points of identification with her handiwork have shifted. — Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for handiwork
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  1. production
  2. product
  3. work
  4. yield
Noun
  • That production is the wrinkle that elevates Seventhirty’s lyrics from modern dating podcast material to pure melodrama.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The company is executing multiple expansion projects at its East Camden site, including the Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities and two new facilities to support PAC-3 propulsion production.
    — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • There are no dates on the food products in the refrigerator and walk-in cooler.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Karen Fernandez, lead esthetician at SkinSpirit, told Byrdie the theory is to let skin rebuild its protective stratum corneum layer, and that cutting back can also help identify products causing irritation or breakouts.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of product
Noun
  • The announcement did not specify when testing would begin or disclose results from previous development work.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Every order completed by a robot represents work that potentially could have gone to a human courier.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • With no end to the crisis in sight, investors again ditched French bonds, pushing up their yields.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond elevated yields and widening spreads, another underlying risk facing the French bond market lies in its high proportion of foreign ownership.
    — , CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of yield

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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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