custom-made

adjective

cus·​tom-made ˈkə-stə(m)-ˈmād 

: made to individual specifications

custom-made clothing

Synonyms of custom-made

• tailored
• customized
• custom

Examples of custom-made in a Sentence

an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains

Recent Examples on the Web

Like her shoes and underwear, Larsson’s gloves were also custom-made just for her. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

Our favorite mugs and cups collected from Denmark, Portugal, and Japan and the set custom-made by my sister have gone into storage with our Le Creuset salt and pepper shakers. — The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026

These are custom-made with a photo of your pet and various fonts, phrases, shapes and materials. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The front living room, which looks out on a bright corner of Sonoma Way, is framed by large windows that were either restored or custom-made to match the original style. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for custom-made

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• colonnade
• countertrade
• disobeyed

Kids Definition

custom-made

adjective

cus·​tom-made

ˌkəs-təm-ˈ(m)ād

: made for a specific customer

custom-made clothing