made-to-order

adjective

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

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the manufacturer offers its online customers made-to-order computer systems
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Each style is made-to-order and can be customized for materials, colors and textures. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Sheetz is known for its made-to-order food and customizable coffee. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 Chipotle’s fresh guacamole and made-to-order burritos are coming to town, bringing in a newer, more modern prototype design of the chain restaurant. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Customers were also won over by the savory cafe offering made-to-order sandwiches and sides that Cody’s mom, Terry, had developed. — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for made-to-order

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 5 Sep. 2026.

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