custom-made
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of custom-made
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Keely Hodgkinson powered to victory in a custom-made full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos made its London debut.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Her dramatic arrival at the Serpentine Gallery in 1994 in a custom-made black silk evening dress by designer Christina Stambolian became an iconic pop-culture moment.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
Part of that money is to churn out more custom-made chips for AI training and inference.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
His manner was always casual and relaxed, and his uniforms were custom-made.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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