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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Wawa also features other made-to-order breakfast and lunch items, drinks and snacks, as well as touchscreen self-checkout stands, a coffee bar and high-grade fuel options. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025 It's made-to-order, giant, and packed with bold, citrusy flavor in every bite. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025 The daily free breakfast (including made-to-order omelets) and complimentary evening reception should keep everyone in your crew happy and well fed. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025 The breakfast buffet, though modest in size, has a selection of homemade pastries and cakes, local cheeses, charcuterie, yogurt, and fresh fruit—all of very high quality—and made-to-order eggs are included. Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025 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 7 Nov. 2025.

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