Handiwork — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhan-di-ˌwərk/ hand·i·work

Meaning & Definition of Handiwork

Handiwork (noun)

  1. work done by the hands
  2. work done personally
  3. the product of handiwork

Handiwork (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something produced by physical or intellectual effort

    "proud of his handiwork, he was certain that the birdhouse would win first place in its category"

    similar: affair, fruit, labor, output, produce, product, production, thing, work, yield
    related: article, commodity, entry, object, goods, line, merchandise, wares, handcraft, handicraft, aftereffect, aftermath, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, issue, outcome, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, by-product, derivative, offshoot, offspring, outgrowth, residual, side effect, spin-off

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Handiwork

The most common words with a similar meaning to Handiwork:

affair, fruit, labor, output, produce, product, production, thing, work, yield

Related Words for Handiwork

article, commodity, entry, object, goods, line, merchandise, wares, handcraft, handicraft, aftereffect, aftermath, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, issue, outcome, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, by-product, derivative, offshoot, offspring, outgrowth, residual

Origin & Etymology of Handiwork

Middle English handiwerk, from Old English handgeweorc, from hand + geweorc, from ge- (collective prefix) + weorc work co-

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Handiwork

What does "Handiwork" mean?

"Handiwork" means work done by the hands. As a noun, it is defined as: work done by the hands.

What is another word for "Handiwork"?

Other words for "Handiwork" include affair, fruit, labor, output, produce, product, production and thing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Handiwork" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Handiwork"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Handiwork". Common alternatives include affair, fruit, labor, output, produce, product, production, thing, work and yield.

How do you use "Handiwork" in a sentence?

Examples of "Handiwork" in a sentence: "proud of his handiwork, he was certain that the birdhouse would win first place in its category".

Is "Handiwork" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Handiwork" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Handiwork"?

"Handiwork" is pronounced /ˈhan-di-ˌwərk/ and divided into syllables as hand·i·work.

What is the origin of the word "Handiwork"?

"Handiwork" comes from Middle English handiwerk, from Old English handgeweorc, from hand + geweorc, from ge- (collective prefix) + weorc work co-. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Handiwork" meaning "something produced by physical or intellectual effort"?

When "Handiwork" (noun) means something produced by physical or intellectual effort, synonyms include affair, fruit, labor, output, produce and product.