made-to-order

adjective

made-to-or·​der ˌmād-tü-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce made-to-order (audio)
1
: produced to supply a special or an individual demand : custom-made
2
: ideally suited (as to a particular purpose)
started the double play on a made-to-order grounder

Examples of made-to-order in a Sentence

the manufacturer offers its online customers made-to-order computer systems
Recent Examples on the Web And there was more to celebrate: Modern Driver marks the debut collaboration between Ralph Lauren and Haworth Lifestyle Design, a manufacturer specializing in furniture made-to-order in Italy. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2024 Izumi Izumi in the Park (located in the al fresco Central Park neighborhood) serves up made-to-order sushi. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 24 July 2024 Customers can also customize their own made-to-order doughnuts choosing from a wide selection of icings, coatings, toppings and drizzles. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024 Inquire about bespoke made-to-order items like the modern crochet dress in a custom length. Anny Choi, Vogue, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for made-to-order 

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Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of made-to-order was in 1878

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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/made-to-order. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.

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