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

Recent Examples on the Web And now, for the very first time, the Texan maker’s wares are available made-to-order. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024 The company was founded in Duck, North Carolina, in 2007 and offers made-to-order doughnuts with a variety of toppings and flavors, including blueberry lemonade, cinnamon bun and maple bacon. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024 This brand’s white label partner program offers many benefits, including products that are made-to-order, full testing, and fast and reliable shipping. 10. Luke Knapp, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 The reality star and entrepreneur wore a vampy made-to-order Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 Clients can also choose made-to-order and select everything from brim width to ribbon style. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024 Wonder has entered the scene of at-home dining and food delivery with a wide array of celebrity chef restaurants all cooked made-to-order out of a single kitchen, available to order or pickup all at once. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Visitors can try made-to-order sandwiches, beer, wine and more. Ebony Morman, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 About Angara Angara is an online DTC fine jewelry retail brand, offering handcrafted jewelry dressed in natural colored gemstones, high-quality diamonds, and pearls, with every piece made-to-order. Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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