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
Examples of made-to-order in a Sentence
the manufacturer offers its online customers made-to-order computer systems
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Thomas Drugs in Tennessee preserves a 1900s soda fountain experience with made-to-order treats.
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Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
While protecting the made-to-order business model is understandable, that’s no excuse for ignoring a customer with a legitimate return for eight months.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
For those with more time, look at 14 colorways for a made-to-order sofa.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
The most modest of the ultra-premium, made-to-order units start at around $34,900.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
While protecting the made-to-order business model is understandable, that’s no excuse for ignoring a customer with a legitimate return for eight months.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
For those with more time, look at 14 colorways for a made-to-order sofa.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
The most modest of the ultra-premium, made-to-order units start at around $34,900.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for made-to-order
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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/made-to-order. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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