made-to-measure

adjective

made-to-mea·​sure ˌmād-tə-ˈme-zhər How to pronounce made-to-measure (audio)
-ˈmā-zhər
Synonyms of made-to-measurenext
: fashioned to measurements specifically required : custom-made
a made-to-measure suit

Examples of made-to-measure in a Sentence

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Accordingly, a lot of the pieces were made-to-measure, including a bench that wraps around the breakfast nook table and a sofa in the main living room. Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026 Shop for clothing, gifts, made-to-measure furnishings, regional crafts, and artisanal foodstuffs. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 Today, Glendenning believes made-to-measure for women is essential. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 Each element will be made-to-measure, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind superyacht. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025 The made-to-measure area has a wood-finished flooring and furniture. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025 Whether made-to-measure couches, modular sectionals, or bespoke armchairs, custom furniture gives you infinite flexibility to adapt to your taste and the constraints of your space, personal preferences, and room layouts. Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 The second and third floors feature VIP jewelry and ready-to-wear suites for women, with a first-of-its-kind in the US bespoke men's made-to-measure suiting service. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of made-to-measure was in 1885

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“Made-to-measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/made-to-measure. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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