Made to order Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
MAYD-tuh-OR-der
mˈeɪd/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɔːdɐ
MAYD-tuh-AW-duh
Definition
Describes something that is specially prepared or produced only after someone requests it, instead of being made in advance.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business (food, clothing, furniture). Implies customization or personal preferences. Usually formal or neutral; can also mean 'freshly prepared.' Not the same as 'ready-made.' Often found in phrases like 'This pizza is made to order.'
Spanish: hecho a pedido - hecho por encargoPortuguese (BR): feito sob encomendaPortuguese (PT): feito por encomendaChinese (Simplified): 定制的 - 按订单制作的Chinese (Traditional): 訂製的 - 按訂單製作的Hindi: ऑर्डर पर बनाया गयाArabic: مصنوع حسب الطلبBengali: অর্ডার অনুয়ায়ী - বিশেষভাবে তৈরি করাRussian: на заказJapanese: オーダーメイド - 注文制作Vietnamese: theo yêu cầu - đặt làmKorean: 주문 제작 - 맞춤형Turkish: sipariş üzerine - özel yapımUrdu: آرڈر پر تیار کردہIndonesian: dipesan khusus - dibuat sesuai pesanan
Example Sentences
The chef makes every burger made to order.
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This dress was made to order just for me.
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Our cakes are always made to order.
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I love how the pizza here is always made to order and super fresh.
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These shoes were made to order, so they fit me perfectly.
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Don’t worry, every sandwich is made to order—just tell us what you want.
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