custom-made
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of custom-made
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Watch how custom-made, natural-grass pitches are being installed across 16 stadiums, overcoming wildly different climates to ensure consistent play across the tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 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
The maskers needed custom-made costumes—especially Venetian-style “domino” cloaks—as well as wax masks and hired carriages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Johnson also sells longevity, pitching custom-made supplements and other products.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
I could not even think of her and Papa together, on the bed they shared, custom-made and wider than the conventional king-size.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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