custom-made
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of custom-made
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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She decided how she wanted to wear her hair and prepared the custom-made letterman jacket she got last year with money donated by supporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The maskers needed custom-made costumes—especially Venetian-style “domino” cloaks—as well as wax masks and hired carriages.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Johnson also sells longevity, pitching custom-made supplements and other products.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
He agreed on one condition - that he could bring Kosmo, his custom-made synthesiser and drum machine that travels in six separate flight cases.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
On July 2, George Kistiakowsky x-rayed his custom-made plastic explosives, just to make sure they were perfect.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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