custom-built

adjective

cus·​tom-built ˈkə-stəm-ˈbilt How to pronounce custom-built (audio)
Synonyms of custom-builtnext
: built to individual specifications
a custom-built house

Examples of custom-built in a Sentence

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Siri’s underlying reasoning rests on a new generation of Apple Foundation Models, including a top-tier cloud model that the company calls AFM 3 Cloud Pro, which is custom-built for Apple hardware. Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 9 June 2026 The coop was custom-built for the residence and completed May 29, the company's owner and founder said. ABC News, 8 June 2026 Nearby, Terry bought a tear-down property at 3321 Adams Road and custom-built a new modern home in Sierra Oaks Vista. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026 Calfee tandems are custom-built, with consumers specifying nearly all components, at an average price of $20k. Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for custom-built

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of custom-built was in 1908

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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custom-built. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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