made-to-order
adjective
made-to-or·der
ˌmād-tü-ˈȯr-dər 
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
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That includes gingerbread houses, pastries, and Hardy’s Hot Cocoa Hideaway, which offers four types of made-to-order hot chocolate.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2023
Since most options are made-to-order, this piece is likely non-refundable, but West Elm does offer 30-day returns for standard stock.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
Each sophisticated wreath is made-to-order and hand-arranged by professional floral designer Lauren Bryant to deliver a one-of-a-kind wreath crafted from premium materials that will last for years.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2023
After a made-to-order hot breakfast, guests climb on mountain bikes prepared by the camp mechanic.
—Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2023
The marketplace of artists and independent retailers is a haven for unique vintage rugs, handmade designs, and custom, made-to-order options, often at affordable prices.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023
Also Henry Po, who did all the made-to-order, Katy Bucher, my key costumer and Brooke Thatawat, my supervisor.
—Sophia Scorziello, Variety, 9 Sep. 2023
But for the tenants of one East Boston three-bedroom, there’s a perk that’s made-to-order: free pizza, once a week.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2023
The company sells a wide array of made-to-order furniture and home designs.
—Tatjana Freund, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2023
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2023
Since most options are made-to-order, this piece is likely non-refundable, but West Elm does offer 30-day returns for standard stock.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
Each sophisticated wreath is made-to-order and hand-arranged by professional floral designer Lauren Bryant to deliver a one-of-a-kind wreath crafted from premium materials that will last for years.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2023
After a made-to-order hot breakfast, guests climb on mountain bikes prepared by the camp mechanic.
—Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2023
The marketplace of artists and independent retailers is a haven for unique vintage rugs, handmade designs, and custom, made-to-order options, often at affordable prices.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023
Also Henry Po, who did all the made-to-order, Katy Bucher, my key costumer and Brooke Thatawat, my supervisor.
—Sophia Scorziello, Variety, 9 Sep. 2023
But for the tenants of one East Boston three-bedroom, there’s a perk that’s made-to-order: free pizza, once a week.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2023
The company sells a wide array of made-to-order furniture and home designs.
—Tatjana Freund, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2023
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First Known Use
1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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