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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The casual Dive-In-Burger by the midship pool has made-to-order burgers and hot dogs, paired with an assortment of sides.
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Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Not to mention their made-to-order musubi—a block of warm rice kissed with teriyaki sauce, topped with your choice of protein (think Spam, tofu, or BBQ chicken), and wrapped in nori (seaweed).
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The chain is known for its made-to-order, customizable burgers, its popular Patty Melt, and its Fancy Ketchup.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Duck Donuts’ tasty made-to-order offerings have arrived in Lee’s Summit.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Not to mention their made-to-order musubi—a block of warm rice kissed with teriyaki sauce, topped with your choice of protein (think Spam, tofu, or BBQ chicken), and wrapped in nori (seaweed).
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The chain is known for its made-to-order, customizable burgers, its popular Patty Melt, and its Fancy Ketchup.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Duck Donuts’ tasty made-to-order offerings have arrived in Lee’s Summit.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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 2 May. 2026.
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