custom-made

adjective

cus·​tom-made ˈkə-stə(m)-ˈmād How to pronounce custom-made (audio)
Synonyms of custom-madenext
: made to individual specifications
custom-made clothing

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an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains
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Some were then randomly assigned to have a cancer vaccine custom-made after their tumors had been genetically sequenced. — Alice Park, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 The store offers both ready-to-buy and custom-made wig options to fulfill any look or vision. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Other sections of the motorcycle, such as the handlebars, headlamp unit, and even the CNC rear suspension system, are custom-made by Brabus. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 Kim, a computational designer at Adidas, is explaining to The Athletic how the sportswear giant custom-made it for Sullivan. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for custom-made

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First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of custom-made was in 1819

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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custom-made. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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custom-made

adjective
cus·​tom-made
ˌkəs-təm-ˈ(m)ād
: made for a specific customer
custom-made clothing
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