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custom-built

American  
[kuhs-tuhm-bilt] / ˈkʌs təmˈbɪlt /

adjective

  1. built to individual order.

    a custom-built limousine.
custom-built British  

adjective

  1. (of cars, houses, etc) made according to the specifications of an individual buyer

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Etymology

Origin of custom-built

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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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

The EFP cash injections helped pay for an £8m custom-built 5.5-acre brewery on a sprawling site at Ellon.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The Marvel star’s “farm” is in fact an eco-friendly ranch that the couple had custom-built for their family.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 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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