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

Related Words

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