custom-made
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of custom-made
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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He agreed on one condition - that he could bring Kosmo, his custom-made synthesiser and drum machine that travels in six separate flight cases.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
So I need people who can help me make custom-made products.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
When you first walk in the front door, you’ll see ’Naynay’s Drag-In Dine-In Theater centered around a custom-made shiny red-and-white vinyl booth.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
After custom-made pistes at the last two Olympics in Beijing and Pyeongchang, Milan-Cortina organisers have used existing facilities.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
On July 2, George Kistiakowsky x-rayed his custom-made plastic explosives, just to make sure they were perfect.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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