made-to-order
adjective
made-to-or·der
ˌmād-tü-ˈȯr-dər 
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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All pieces are made-to-order and crafted from recycled materials with tools sourced from local suppliers.
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Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
This made-to-order, fully upholstered four poster bed offers style-conscious sleepers an extensive array of fabric options—166 to be exact.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
Each dish is made-to-order by award-winning chef Truman Du, highlighting the best of various regions, while incorporating modern techniques and high-quality ingredients sourced from Northern California.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Gas stations are preparing made-to-order meals, selling their own brand of frozen foods, stocking salads with local produce and creating coffee bars with as many opportunities for customization as Starbucks.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
This made-to-order, fully upholstered four poster bed offers style-conscious sleepers an extensive array of fabric options—166 to be exact.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
Each dish is made-to-order by award-winning chef Truman Du, highlighting the best of various regions, while incorporating modern techniques and high-quality ingredients sourced from Northern California.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Gas stations are preparing made-to-order meals, selling their own brand of frozen foods, stocking salads with local produce and creating coffee bars with as many opportunities for customization as Starbucks.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for made-to-order
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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/made-to-order. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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