custom-made

American  

[kuhs-tuhm-meyd] / ˈkʌs təmˈmeɪd /

adjective

1. made to individual order.

   custom-made shoes.

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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

Technicians at the plant are able to obtain custom-made replacement parts and metal stamping dies near the plant to maintain production, Foreman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The celebrations also featured custom-made beer cans printed with the image used to announce their engagement.

From BBC

Shares had underperformed earlier this year partially because of market concern about the slow progress in AI ASIC, or custom-made AI chips.

From The Wall Street Journal

Owners begin by getting their dog used to a custom-made harness and long walks with lower weights, say a coffee can filled with stones or a wheelbarrow tire.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Lloyd’s buttery tone is set within soaring lines, circular loops and halos of sound from Mr. Sewell’s custom-made electric guitar, and answered by delicate figures from Mr. Moran’s piano.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• custom-built
• customized
• made-to-order
• personalized
• tailor-made