made-to-order

adjective

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

Examples of made-to-order in a Sentence

the manufacturer offers its online customers made-to-order computer systems
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The design, however, has proven popular enough that Cad & The Dandy will soon be offering it both made-to-order and bespoke, in virtually the full range of cloths that the tailor has available. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025 Oh, and then a made-to-order crepe station, and a soft-serve ice cream machine. Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Developments in mono-materials, 3D contouring, and complex knit structures which can be made-to-order and customized to create unique styles designed for each person. Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 Apr. 2025 The collection will be available exclusively made-to-order through House of Gilles and select Casadei and House of Gilles retail and bridal partners. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for made-to-order

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/made-to-order. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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