custom-made

adjective

cus·​tom-made ˈkə-stə(m)-ˈmād How to pronounce custom-made (audio)
: made to individual specifications
custom-made clothing

Examples of custom-made in a Sentence

an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains
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Turner consulted Lipa’s sister and friends for help designing the ring As Lipa shared in her conversation with British Vogue, Turner had the ring custom-made with some insight from her best friends and sister. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 June 2025 The brand also custom-made several looks for Beyoncé’s 13-minute Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day halftime show. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025 The 300-year-old tiles were custom-made for the monastery’s stove and had a personalized design, officials said. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025 The prototype of the now-iconic Hermès purse, custom-made for its namesake, Jane Birkin, is up for auction for the first time in 25 years, hitting the Sotheby’s block on July 10. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for custom-made

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of custom-made was in 1819

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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custom-made. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.

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custom-made

adjective
cus·​tom-made
ˌkəs-təm-ˈ(m)ād
: made for a specific customer
custom-made clothing

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