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
    1. 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
    1. 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.

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