custom-built
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of custom-built
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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It had an observatory and planetarium and featured custom-built domes, specialized solar-observation telescopes, and a natural science education centre.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
He hired an architect to price out a custom-built home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
With software custom-built for this partnership, StarCompliance will be able to monitor trades in real-time, and flag suspicious activity to their clients.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
The van was outfitted with a custom-built telescopic weather instrument extending from the roof.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 21, 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 Robert F. Young
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