custom-made

adjective

cus·​tom-made ˈkə-stə(m)-ˈmād How to pronounce custom-made (audio)
Synonyms of custom-madenext
: 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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What’s beyond dispute is that it has been meticulously designed to harness sound frequencies and equipped with an orchestra of instruments, from singing bowls to a crystal harp, that have been custom-made for tonal coherence. Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Bespoke serving trays may be round, oblong, tiered or custom-made. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Sunsets after the rain make everyone audibly gasp, the ivory linens are heavy and soft, and the soap is custom-made by the famed French perfumer Fragonard. Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Lakya wore a $3,000 gown custom-made by celebrity fashion designer Qaysean Williams for the occasion. ABC News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for custom-made

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 2026.

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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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