made-to-order

[meyd-too-awr-der, -tuh-]

adjective

1. made in accordance with an individual's specifications or requirements.

   a made-to-order suit.

2. perfectly suited.

Word History and Origins

Origin of made to order¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Idioms and Phrases

Also, built to order. Very suitable, as in Her new assignment was built to order for her. In its literal use, this idiom refers to an item fashioned according to particular instructions. [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

Even the buffet had its moments, especially the made-to-order stir-fry station, which became a personal favorite.

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The couple, who met while playing volleyball together at La Quinta High School, also run a made-to-order croissant bakery based in Orange County and remodel and manage residential properties throughout Southern California.

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What it’s like inside: As with other Amex Centurion Lounges, the LAX location has a buffet of chef-prepared dishes and made-to-order cocktails.

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Dunrite Leatherworks is a made-to-order leather goods company based in Downtown Los Angeles, crafting bespoke pieces that seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary style.

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But the initial written commitment for the development at a plaza Quintana owns limits the business to “a sandwich bar-style restaurant whose primary business is to sell ‘made-to-order’ or ‘subway-style’ sandwiches.”

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Related Words

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