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

Wear them with a tailored blouse and kitten heels for weekdays in the office, or keep things laidback with a classic tee and white sneakers. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 3 May 2025

The evening’s dress code is Tailored for You, which will hopefully inspire celebrities to push the boundaries of tailored menswear and embrace the opportunity to highlight Black designers. —Whitney Perry, Glamour, 2 May 2025

The focus on empowering the next generation through mobile-first tools and tailored workflows is particularly noteworthy. —Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

This business venture is now a full-scale growth engine led by Kerns' tailored strategies and powerful team. —Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 1 May 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