made-to-measure

adjective

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

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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 Last spring the Billy Reid company acquired Knot Standard, a made-to-measure company with eight retail showrooms. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025 While the city’s retail climate hasn’t fully rebounded from the pandemic and social unrest, smart tailors have adapted with made-to-measure and ready-to-wear. Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025 At Saman Amel, the shift is less pronounced, but about 30 percent of its made-to-measure clientele is now commissioning wider cuts. Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 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 The brand advocates for slow fashion, by offering made-to-measure and bespoke jeans. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 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 24 Nov. 2025.

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