DIY

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)ī-ˈwī How to pronounce DIY (audio)
often attributive
: do-it-yourself

Examples of DIY in a Sentence

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Andrew Boza of the DIY duo Crafty Lumberjacks broke down the appeal for Charlotte Today. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 Sign up for one of its DIY Craft Studio sessions to create your own custom terrarium, plushie, bracelet, or hat. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 Des Rocs also weighs in on the rise of AI in music, building an independent career, the early DIY New York scene, Kelly Clarkson and Dana White. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 6 July 2026 While the ceremony can be held at home, a DIY retirement isn’t the only option. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for DIY

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DIY was in 1955

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“DIY.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DIY. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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