tailor

1 of 2

noun

tai·​lor ˈtā-lər 

: a person whose occupation is making or altering garments (such as suits, jackets, and dresses) typically to fit a particular person

tailor

2 of 2

verb

tailored; tailoring; tailors

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to do the work of a tailor

Synonyms

Verb

• acclimate
• acclimatize
• accommodate
• adapt
• adjust
• condition
• conform
• doctor
• edit
• fashion
• fit
• put
• shape
• suit

Examples of tailor in a Sentence

Verb

I had my suit tailored.

They tailored the show for younger audiences.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This understanding helps identify pain points, improve engagement and tailor features to meet the evolving needs of the community. —Rissa Cao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

The arty, socialite and music crowds still flock to his tailor shop on Meard Street in Soho, and so do their children and grandchildren. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024

Verb

Your designer must-haves can all be found here, including tailoring from The Row, a stunning suede jacket from Carven and the coveted J.W. Anderson Campo Mary Janes. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024

By analyzing IoT data alongside medical records and genetic profiles, AI can recommend therapies tailored to individual patients. —Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English taillour, from Anglo-French taillur, from tailler, taillier to cut, from Late Latin taliare, from Latin talea plant cutting, thin piece of wood

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1719, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Phrases Containing tailor

• custom-tailor
• tailor-made

Kids Definition

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 verb

1

: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor

2

: to make or make suitable for a special need or purpose