tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd 

1

: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work

2

: custom-made

3

: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor

Synonyms

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

Examples of tailored in a Sentence

pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead

Recent Examples on the Web

Off to Work While the office can feel like a pumps-only zone, mix things up with a luxury slipper—worn with a pencil skirt and coordinating vest, and finished with a tailored jacket. —Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025

Supporters claim this could lead to more tailored education policies that better reflect local needs and values. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025

By blending tailored precision with fluidity, designers like Engelgaar and Goya are crafting a new narrative where empowerment is rooted in the interplay of contrasts and the breaking of traditional boundaries. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025

Overly Fussy Ruffles and Swags Ruffles, flounces, and swags had their moment once upon a time, but they’ve been replaced by cleaner, more tailored designs. —Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tailored

• man-tailored

Kids Definition

tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd 

1

: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work

2

: custom-made