made-to-order

adjective

made-to-or·​der ˌmād-tü-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce made-to-order (audio)
Synonyms of made-to-ordernext
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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In the mornings, do a lap of the buffet to choose between made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit, cereals, pancakes and waffles, breads and pastries, and rotating hot sides including breakfast meats and hash browns. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026 With made-to-order production, the homeowner helps reduce waste by avoiding overstock. Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026 The award-winning restaurant chain serves up made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with a menu that rotates five times a year to highlight ingredients at their peak. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 Breakfast items include made-to-order omelets served with roasted potatoes, bacon-egg-and-cheese on a bagel, and their popular homemade lox and cream cheese with capers and dill. Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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