: a person whose occupation is making or altering garments (such as suits, jackets, and dresses) typically to fit a particular person
tailored; tailoring; tailors
1
a
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
b
: to make or adapt to suit a special need or purpose
2
: to fit with clothes
3
: to style with trim straight lines and finished handwork
: to do the work of a tailor
Examples of tailor in a Sentence
Verb
I had my suit tailored.
They tailored the show for younger audiences.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
Her mother was a dressmaker, and her grandfather a tailor.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
The special menu was carefully tailored to complement each chapter of the 20-minute VR reel, featuring backdrops set in a jungle, under the sea, in outer space, and beyond.
—Kristin Tablang, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
These devices track everything from muscle activity to sleep patterns, providing critical data that help tailor countermeasures to individual needs.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
Her mother was a dressmaker, and her grandfather a tailor.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
The special menu was carefully tailored to complement each chapter of the 20-minute VR reel, featuring backdrops set in a jungle, under the sea, in outer space, and beyond.
—Kristin Tablang, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailor. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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tailor
1 of 2 noun
tai·lor
ˈtā-lər 
: a person whose occupation is making or making adjustments in outer garments
tailor
2 of 2 verb1
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
2
: to make or make suitable for a special need or purpose
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