English · Phrasal verb Attested

make out of

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To construct from; to create (something) using (a material or substance).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xây dựng từ, tạo ra bằng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I'll make a quilt out of your mother's old shirts.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “make out of” mean?

To construct from; to create (something) using (a material or substance).

Is “make out of” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.