custom-made
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of custom-made
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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It appeared custom-made for her, not likely a costume that some artist merely asked her to pose in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Keely Hodgkinson powered to victory in a custom-made full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos made its London debut.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
In the evening, Nike has flown in a custom-made outdoor volleyball court so Sherman Oaks Notre Dame can host Harvard-Westlake in a 7 p.m. girls’ volleyball match played on the Notre Dame baseball field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
He used iPads after their creation and even worked with developers to create custom-made apps, according to a National Portrait Gallery profile.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
"It's time you were fitted for that custom-made mouthpiece."
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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