man-made

adjective

ˈman-ˈmād How to pronounce man-made (audio)
-ˌmād
Synonyms of man-madenext
: manufactured, created, or constructed by human beings
specifically : synthetic
man-made fibers

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man-made diamonds that were really just glass the houses in the new development are built around a man-made lake
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Synthetic, man-made, and natural fibers can all contribute to environmental burdens, depending on how the textiles are processed and treated. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 And yet, within days, the 10 people who had embraced the theory that COVID was man-made in a lab surprisingly changed their tune, and embraced the natural-origin hypothesis, at least in their public statements. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 29 July 2026 Whatever the outcome — sinkhole or man-made — there is an even thornier issue, according to Alyssa Peterson, a longtime community activist who was instrumental in initially organizing the weekly clean-ups. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 Many of the garnmets appeared too intricate and precise to be man-made, an ode to the artisans all over the world who piece together exquisite Haute Couture creations by pouring thousands of hours into each work. — Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for man-made

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First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of man-made was in 1615

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“Man-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man-made. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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man-made

adjective
ˈman-ˈmād
: made by people rather than nature
man-made satellites
especially : synthetic entry 1 sense 2
man-made fibers

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