made-to-order

[ meyd-too-awr-der, -tuh- ]

adjective

1. made in accordance with an individual's specifications or requirements: Compare ready-to-wear.

   a made-to-order suit.

2. perfectly suited.

Word History and Origins

Origin of made-to-order¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Idioms and Phrases

Also, built to order . Very suitable, as in Her new assignment was built to order for her . In its literal use, this idiom refers to an item fashioned according to particular instructions. [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

Dunrite Leatherworks is a made-to-order leather goods company based in Downtown Los Angeles, crafting bespoke pieces that seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary style.

From Los Angeles Times

But the initial written commitment for the development at a plaza Quintana owns limits the business to “a sandwich bar-style restaurant whose primary business is to sell ‘made-to-order’ or ‘subway-style’ sandwiches.”

From Seattle Times

The Bradenton, Florida-based chain, known for its fresh, seasonal ingredients and made-to-order menu, is one of the fastest-growing in its category in dollar sales and unit growth, according to market research firm Technomic.

From Seattle Times

Mortimer made his fortune through the Custom Shop, a made-to-order menswear company he founded in 1937 and continued to build his wealth through commercial real estate.

From Los Angeles Times

And they lurk, leap and soar across a neon-streaked New York City that, for all its digital rendering, feels as fresh and hand-crafted as a made-to-order Brooklyn pizza.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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