made-to-order

adjective

made-to-or·​der ˌmād-tü-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce made-to-order (audio)
Synonyms of made-to-ordernext
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

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Examples of made-to-order in a Sentence

the manufacturer offers its online customers made-to-order computer systems
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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 All pieces are made-to-order and crafted from recycled materials with tools sourced from local suppliers. — Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 This made-to-order, fully upholstered four poster bed offers style-conscious sleepers an extensive array of fabric options—166 to be exact. — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025 Each dish is made-to-order by award-winning chef Truman Du, highlighting the best of various regions, while incorporating modern techniques and high-quality ingredients sourced from Northern California. — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for made-to-order

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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