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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The Los Angeles brand will launch its debut made-to-order collection Dec. 8, which consists of six woven takes on cardboard that mimic the appearance of leather to a passerby, ranging from a clutch at $100 to a travel duffel bag at $999. Marissa Muller, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 Apart from groceries, customers visiting the Naperville location also will find a variety of made-to-order dishes and meals to go. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024 Known for their collabs with high-profile designers and tastemakers like Athena Calderone, Colin King, and Tom Delavan, each rug is made-to-order by hand in Morocco and has the distinctive flair of a custom piece. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024 Each Tumbler will also have a number of special features, made-to-order for the individuals who purchase them. Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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