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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
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Thanks to elevated materials and white-glove delivery, its made-to-order luxury mattresses have quickly become a darling of the sleep world. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025 Malone Souliers is emphasizing customization and differentiation through its made-to-order program. Katie Abel, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025 The made-to-order process takes time. Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 Wawa also features other made-to-order breakfast and lunch items, drinks and snacks, as well as touchscreen self-checkout stands, a coffee bar and high-grade fuel options. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for made-to-order

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 27 Nov. 2025.

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