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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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 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

custom-made

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

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