made-to-measure

adjective

made-to-mea·​sure ˌmād-tə-ˈme-zhər How to pronounce made-to-measure (audio)
-ˈmā-zhər
Synonyms of made-to-measurenext
: fashioned to measurements specifically required : custom-made
a made-to-measure suit

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Accordingly, a lot of the pieces were made-to-measure, including a bench that wraps around the breakfast nook table and a sofa in the main living room. — Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026 Shop for clothing, gifts, made-to-measure furnishings, regional crafts, and artisanal foodstuffs. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 Take Carpenter, who was outfitted by Dior in four different made-to-measure looks for her performance. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026 Today, Glendenning believes made-to-measure for women is essential. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for made-to-measure

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of made-to-measure was in 1885

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“Made-to-measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/made-to-measure. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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