custom-made

American  

[kuhs-tuhm-meyd] / ˈkʌs təmˈmeɪd /

adjective

1. made to individual order.

   custom-made shoes.

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noun

1. a custom-made item, especially of apparel.

custom-made British  

adjective

1. (of suits, dresses, etc) made according to the specifications of an individual buyer

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Etymology

Origin of custom-made

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

Custom made him insensible to the evil of receiving recommendations from Buckingham in favour of suitors.

From Bacon by Morley, John

Custom made him insensible to the evil of what it seems every one took for granted—receiving gifts from suitors.

From Bacon by Morley, John

Custom made it necessary for him to room in the fraternity house.

From The Plastic Age by Marks, Percy

Custom made, and no danger of a misfit.

From Baby Pitcher's Trials Little Pitcher Stories by May, Carrie L.

Related Words

• custom-built
• customized
• made-to-order
• personalized
• tailor-made