custom-built
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of custom-built
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The van was outfitted with a custom-built telescopic weather instrument extending from the roof.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
Heat exchangers are custom-built devices about as tall as a 15-story building and more than 15 feet across, containing thousands of miles of intricate pipework.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
McBride was seated at the kitchen table of his custom-built home, two miles above the Columbia River in rural Washington state.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
The event features live concerts, food vendors and an incredible display of custom-built cars.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
Stepping into the supply room, he stripped down to his undergarments and proceeded to get into the custom-built suit of armor which he had purchased expressly for the operation.
From A Knyght Ther Was by Young, Robert F.
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