custom-made

[ kuhs-tuhm-meyd ]

adjective

1. made to individual order:

   custom-made shoes.

noun

1. a custom-made item, especially of apparel.

custom-made

adjective

1. (of suits, dresses, etc) made according to the specifications of an individual buyer

Word History and Origins

Origin of custom-made¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

Versace Doll has a “very full” closet overflowing with custom-made costumes, flowing gowns, bespoke dresses and eye-popping accessories.

From Seattle Times

Now his custom-made creations, which he designs and fabricates after work in his garage in Port Chester, N.Y., are featured in those same lowrider magazines.

From New York Times

The custom-made timepiece features 18-carat white gold, a red watch face and images of a Ferrari logo, Schumacher’s racing helmet and the number 7 to honor his seven World Championship victories.

From Seattle Times

The group was used to share ideas for custom-made torture videos such as setting live monkeys on fire, injuring them with tools and even putting one in a blender.

From BBC

The new lights are being custom-made by Musco Lighting in Iowa so that if one light goes out, it won’t affect the others.

From New York Times

Related Words

• custom-built
• customized
• made-to-order
• personalized
• tailor-made