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When hunger calls, make a beeline to one of the city's food halls, including Ponce City Market, Politan Row at Colony Square, Krog Street Market, and Chattahoochee Food Works for a DIY food tour. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025 The fact is there’s still a ton of great hunting to be had out there for the DIY waterfowler. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025 The leather straps and white boucle create some nice contrast but any DIY-ers will also be able to drape over their own favorite throw blanket or quilt for a bespoke look. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 Guests will ooh and aah over this gorgeous DIY autumn porch decor. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for DIY

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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 18 Oct. 2025.

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