purpose-built
adjective
pur·pose-built
ˌpər-pəs-ˈbilt 
chiefly British
: built for a particular purpose
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Olympic rowing takes place on a tranquil, natural or purpose-built lakes.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Currently there is one at Churchill Downs that was built during the $200 million paddock renovation last year and similar temporary structures were purpose-built in Austin and Vegas for Formula 1 events.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Soon came the rebrand and the gorgeous stadium purpose-built for a really cool and winning franchise.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Rebuilt For The Generative AI Era Google’s continued investment in infrastructure that’s purpose-built for AI is sure to be another key focus.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Currently there is one at Churchill Downs that was built during the $200 million paddock renovation last year and similar temporary structures were purpose-built in Austin and Vegas for Formula 1 events.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Soon came the rebrand and the gorgeous stadium purpose-built for a really cool and winning franchise.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Rebuilt For The Generative AI Era Google’s continued investment in infrastructure that’s purpose-built for AI is sure to be another key focus.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purpose-built
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“Purpose-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpose-built. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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