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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For his groom's look, Will chose a traditional black tuxedo, custom-made by Michael Andrews, and added some sentimental accessories. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 Taylor attended the Schiaparelli spring 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Monday in towering platform pumps custom-made for her for the event. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026 Lucy MacDonald of Arra Textiles in rural Banchory blends heritage weaving techniques with digital design, and Annabel Stewart’s tartan pieces, custom-made in Glasgow, are inspired by Scotland’s landscapes. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 The noodles are custom-made for the restaurant by one of the Bay Area’s largest noodle makers and are made with wheat and a small amount of buckwheat to create a chewy, bouncy texture. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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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