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Synonyms

custom-made

American  
[kuhs-tuhm-meyd] / ˈkʌs təmˈmeɪd /

adjective

  1. made to individual order.

    custom-made shoes.

noun

  1. a custom-made item, especially of apparel.

custom-made British  

adjective

  1. (of suits, dresses, etc) made according to the specifications of an individual buyer

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Etymology

Origin of custom-made

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

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This baby’s worth more than my shoes, and they’re custom-made.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 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

That will give it more control over the technology and optimize compatibility between software and hardware—but it also means depending on Chinese suppliers that can provide custom-made parts at a good price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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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