purpose-built
adjective
pur·pose-built
ˌpər-pəs-ˈbilt 
chiefly British
: built for a particular purpose
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There are two primary suites, each purpose-built for comfort and luxurious seclusion.
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Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Among these new vessels are landing docks, amphibious assault ships capable of carrying drones and helicopters, and specialized landing barges that analysts say appear purpose-built for a potential beach landing in an assault on Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Today’s carry-ons often feature thoughtful touches that transform the same standard size into a true travel tool — purpose-built to make every leg of the journey smoother, faster and less stressful.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The new Wheelhome Dashaway eCT (electric camping trailer) started life as the Dashaway eRC (electric roof camper), a unique pop-up camping box purpose-built to fit the Model 3 like a tailored vest.
—New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Among these new vessels are landing docks, amphibious assault ships capable of carrying drones and helicopters, and specialized landing barges that analysts say appear purpose-built for a potential beach landing in an assault on Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Today’s carry-ons often feature thoughtful touches that transform the same standard size into a true travel tool — purpose-built to make every leg of the journey smoother, faster and less stressful.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The new Wheelhome Dashaway eCT (electric camping trailer) started life as the Dashaway eRC (electric roof camper), a unique pop-up camping box purpose-built to fit the Model 3 like a tailored vest.
—New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purpose-built
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“Purpose-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpose-built. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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