tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)
1
: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work
2
3
: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor

Examples of tailored in a Sentence

pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead
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Though priced slightly higher than some competitors, its versatile customization options stand out for tailored workflows. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024 After all, a corset paired with a full ball gown skirt can easily transform into a chic top when worn with a party-ready mini or tailored pants. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 Balancing Buy and Build to Enhance Productivity At Autodesk, Kota has established a balanced approach to AI, blending both off-the-shelf and tailored solutions. Peter High, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Wooseok attended the Prada men’s spring 2025 show in Milan last June, donning a dark look composed of tailored pants and a thick woolen knit, accented by a white leather belt with a tone-on-tone buckle placed on the side, a white shirt and tie. Martino Carrera, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tailored 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tailored was in 1862

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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailored. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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tailored

adjective
tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)
1
: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work
2

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