custom-made

adjective

cus·​tom-made ˈkə-stə(m)-ˈmād How to pronounce custom-made (audio)
: made to individual specifications
custom-made clothing

Examples of custom-made in a Sentence

an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains
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Grande’s look drew comparisons to Audrey Hepburn, who frequently wore designs custom-made by the label’s eponymous founder, Hubert de Givenchy. Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025 Alan Ritchson teams up with Owen Wilson in this high-octane action thriller which looks custom-made for the international market. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025 Sourcing fabrics directly from Nigeria, the boutique offers ready-to-wear and custom-made outfits, accessories and jewelry, with each piece designed to celebrate African craftsmanship and contemporary style, the release said. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 The furniture was custom-made in Italy, Denmark, and France. Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for custom-made 

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of custom-made was in 1819

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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custom-made. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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custom-made

adjective
cus·​tom-made
ˌkəs-təm-ˈ(m)ād
: made for a specific customer
custom-made clothing

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