purpose-built

adjective

pur·​pose-built ˌpər-pəs-ˈbilt 

chiefly British

: built for a particular purpose

Examples of purpose-built in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Caribbean is a region almost purpose-built for cruising—closely set islands that offer immense diversity in culture and history, each with their own siren lure. — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

These yachts, part of his Inkfish fleet, are purpose-built for scientific research, showcasing a unique blend of technology and collaboration. — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

FireSat represents the first satellite constellation purpose-built for detecting wildfires, including spotting smaller fires that other satellites may miss. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Finally, another Chinese satellite — presumed to be purpose-built for inspections — parked itself in the cluster, and near another US military communications satellite. — Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for purpose-built

• built
• gilt
• guilt
• hilt
• kilt
• lilt
• milt
• quilt
• silt
• spilt
• stilt
• tilt