custom-built

cus·tom-built

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuhs-tuh m bilt]
- /ˈkʌs təm bɪlt/
- /ˈkʌstəm bɪlt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhs-tuh m bilt]
- /ˈkʌs təm bɪlt/

Definitions of custom-built word

passive verb custom-built If something is custom-built, it is built according to someone's special requirements. 3
adjective custom-built (of cars, houses, etc) made according to the specifications of an individual buyer 3
adjective custom-built built to order, according to the customer's specifications 3
adjective custom-built built to individual order: a custom-built limousine. 1
verb with object custom-built to build to individual order: The company will custom-build a kitchen cabinet to your specifications. 1
adjective custom-built created to order 1

See all 7 definitions of custom-built

Information block about the term

Origin of custom-built

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Custom-built

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Custom-built

custom-built popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for custom-built

adj custom-built

customized — modified according to a customer's individual requirements
custom-made — If something is custom-made, it is made according to someone's special requirements.
tailor-made — tailored.
custom — A custom is an activity, a way of behaving, or an event which is usual or traditional in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
tailored — (of a woman's garment) in a simple or plain style with fitted lines. Compare dressmaker (def 2).

All 6 Synonyms of custom-built