purpose-built
adjective
pur·pose-built
ˌpər-pəs-ˈbilt 
chiefly British
: built for a particular purpose
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The sister ships were purpose-built to sail the North American coast and feature 50 rooms each, all with windows or portholes, private bathrooms, climate controls, and a TV, plus Wi-Fi connection.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 18 Feb. 2025
There was a tool that seemed purpose-built for stabbing—about a foot long, with a curved handle and a steel blade filed into the shape of a talon.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Unlike modern presidential limousines, which are purpose-built and never enter private ownership, this Cadillac stands out as a relic from an era when full-size sedans dominated American roads.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The Tiantong satellites are purpose-built for mobile satellite communication in remote areas, including maritime and military use.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 18 Feb. 2025
There was a tool that seemed purpose-built for stabbing—about a foot long, with a curved handle and a steel blade filed into the shape of a talon.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Unlike modern presidential limousines, which are purpose-built and never enter private ownership, this Cadillac stands out as a relic from an era when full-size sedans dominated American roads.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The Tiantong satellites are purpose-built for mobile satellite communication in remote areas, including maritime and military use.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purpose-built
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“Purpose-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpose-built. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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