custom-built

adjective

cus·​tom-built ˈkə-stəm-ˈbilt How to pronounce custom-built (audio)
: built to individual specifications
a custom-built house

Examples of custom-built in a Sentence

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Idaho vacation home In the early 2000s, Hanks and Wilson custom-built a residence in the small town of Ketchum, Idaho, likely meant to be a ski vacation home. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024 The home was custom-built in 2019 and was featured in the Parade of Homes, according to the listing. Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024 An all-black exterior with natural wood accents and a stone pathway makes the tiny home look intentional and custom-built. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2024 At the center sits the 5,000-square-foot main lodge, which was custom-built with massive logs. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for custom-built 

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of custom-built was in 1908

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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custom-built. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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