hand-me-down
The word “hand-me-down” has 3 syllables: hand-me-down.
It's pronounced as /ˈhænd.miˌdaʊn/.
What is synonym and antonym for hand-me-down?
In the thesaurus, “hand-me-down” has 5 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hand-me-down along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hand-me-down
- castaway
- scrap
- secondhand
- throwaway
- white elephant
Antonyms for hand-me-down
- bespoke
- brand-new
- custom
- customized
- new
- tailored
- unused
Meanings of hand-me-down
- noun
- An item that is passed along for someone else to use; especially, a piece of clothing or other item which has been outgrown by an older sibling and passed down to a younger one.
- adjective
- Used or second-hand, passed along by its prior user.
Example Sentences
- She wore a hand-me-down dress that once belonged to her older sister.
- The family often relied on hand-me-down clothes to save money.
- His first bicycle was a hand-me-down from his cousin.
- Although it was a hand-me-down, the jacket still looked brand new.
- They furnished their apartment with hand-me-down furniture from relatives.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hand-me-down, such as: bespoke, brand-new, castaway, custom, customized, new, scrap.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.