DIY

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)ī-ˈwī 

often attributive

: do-it-yourself

Examples of DIY in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And in the Dominican Republic, DIY beatmakers disassembled and sped up reggaeton’s dembow riddim into hypnotic dance floor experience, paving the way for crossover sensations like El Alfa and Tokischa. — Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

The Como is a place for the DIY and looking for the locals only experience type of traveler. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

The following evening, on Thursday night, the very same arena saw the Knicks face off against the Washington Wizards—and with that game rushed in a new wave of DIY fan fashions, now in shades of Knicks blue, orange, and white. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

The old guard of comedy is changing and the DIY movement has transformed fame in the comedy world. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

DIY

adjective

ˌdē-(ˌ)ī-ˈwī 

: do-it-yourself