custom-made

American  

[kuhs-tuhm-mayd] / 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

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Example Sentences

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custom-made

A compounded GLP-1 is made when a pharmacy formulates a custom-made version or copy of the drug.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

German investigators found three custom-made drones involved in the failed attack: Two in a field and one in the perimeter of the airport near Ukrainian-owned cargo planes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Muñoz recalled the moment Rodrigo’s team reached out to request a custom-made guitar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 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

She carries it with her always though she has a separate deck for circus readings, a custom-made version in black and white and shades of grey.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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Related Words

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

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