made-to-order

adjective

made-to-or·​der ˌmād-tü-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce made-to-order (audio)
1
: produced to supply a special or an individual demand : custom-made
2
: ideally suited (as to a particular purpose)
started the double play on a made-to-order grounder

Examples of made-to-order in a Sentence

the manufacturer offers its online customers made-to-order computer systems
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Each Tumbler will also have a number of special features, made-to-order for the individuals who purchase them. Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024 The direct-to-consumer brand was founded in 2009 by Michelle DeLoach who built a $40 million business offering made-to-order and home try-on designs for women. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 That means, as the company has pitched to those cities, more places to get cheap gas, yummy snacks, and hot food that the company refers to as MTO, made-to-order, at all hours, and jobs. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024 Vivienne Westwood just launched its new bridal made-to-order collection featuring a voluminous tulle petticoat to pair with a chic, drop-waist ivory corset, while season standout J. Andreatta kept the fabric soft, drapey, and sweet in its Calista gown with touches of satin and lace. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for made-to-order 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of made-to-order was in 1878

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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/made-to-order. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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