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
Since they are often custom-made by employees for specific jobs—typically by using third-party agent-building apps—cybersecurity teams might not be aware of them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Johnson also sells longevity, pitching custom-made supplements and other products.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
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
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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