made-to-order

adjective

made-to-or·​der ˌmād-tü-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce made-to-order (audio)
1
: produced to supply a special or an individual demand : custom-made
2
: ideally suited (as to a particular purpose)
started the double play on a made-to-order grounder

Examples of made-to-order in a Sentence

the manufacturer offers its online customers made-to-order computer systems
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Brides will have access to a selection of the brand’s archival styles, new designs made exclusively for Albright and a VIP custom bridal experience, which offers clients fashions that are available for sale, made-to-order and rental. Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025 Cooking on Wood will run the new modernized food facility giving players made-to-order options. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025 Dine Around Town For lunch, look to made-to-order salads, sandwiches, and burgers, as well as signature entrees, like the honey ginger citrus salmon. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025 Her designs are digitally rendered and made-to-order within 72 hours, demonstrating the seamless fusion of technology and sustainability in luxury fashion. Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for made-to-order

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of made-to-order was in 1878

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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/made-to-order. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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