tailor-made

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adjective

tai·​lor-made ˌtā-lər-ˈmād 

1

: made by a tailor or with a tailor's care and style

2

: made or fitted especially to a particular use or purpose

3

: factory made rather than hand-rolled

tailor-made cigarettes

tailor-made

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noun

: one that is tailor-made

specifically : a woman's garment styled for a trim fit and with stiff straight lines

Synonyms

Adjective

• bespoke
• bespoken
• custom
• custom-made
• custom-tailored
• customized
• made-to-order
• tailored

Examples of tailor-made in a Sentence

Adjective

took my measurements for the tailor-made bridal gown

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Unfortunately, at the same time, this sketch seems tailor-made for the chronically online and contains some very deep cuts. —Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

Although Silverman’s play has been kicking around regional theaters for the last decade, the role of Sharon seems tailor-made for Farrow’s wry and genial presence. —Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024

Noun

However, Copenhagen's glorious waterfront district, which runs from Kongens Nytorv to the harbor, does look tailor-made for Instagram, with colorful townhouses and boats bobbing in the canals. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2023

Everything’s tailor-made to an individual existence now. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1892, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tailor-made

adjective

tai·​lor-made

ˌtā-lər-ˈmād

1

: made by or as if by a tailor

especially : marked by exact fit and simple style

2

: made or as if made to take care of a particular need