custom-made

adjective

cus·​tom-made ˈkə-stə(m)-ˈmād How to pronounce custom-made (audio)
: made to individual specifications
custom-made clothing

Examples of custom-made in a Sentence

an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains
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The bats, true to the name, feature a torpedo-like shape and are custom-made, designed to ensure the densest part of the bat is where a hitter makes the most contact. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025 The former first lady attended the event in a light blue dress custom-made by the brand. Renan Botelho, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025 And sewing your own clothes—or having garments custom-made or tailored—is very common in Ghanaian culture. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025 Monthly donors also get a beanie to match one that was custom-made for Bani. Erin Alberty, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for custom-made

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of custom-made was in 1819

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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custom-made. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

custom-made

adjective
cus·​tom-made
ˌkəs-təm-ˈ(m)ād
: made for a specific customer
custom-made clothing

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