tailor

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 of tailor

• adjust
• adapt
• suit
• conform
• put
• customize

Examples of tailor in a Sentence

I had my suit tailored.

They tailored the show for younger audiences.

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, the relaxation of the mind is just as much of a priority as the joy of indulgence, and spaces are tailored to ensure each has their moment to flourish. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026

But if they’re tailored specifically for the African-American community then there should be no problem with it. —Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

As adoption spreads, the technology improves and becomes more tailored, AI will continue to produce major advancements. —Jessica Melugin, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

The house started as an Italian supplier of fine fabrics, sourcing raw wool from around the world and then processing it into the materials needed for bespoke tailoring houses to build the most sumptuous luxury suits imaginable. —Dave Schilling contributing follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Phrases Containing tailor

• custom-tailor
• tailor-made

Rhymes for tailor

• bailer
• bailor
• baler
• jailer
• jailor
• paler
• sailer
• sailor
• scalar
• scaler
• trailer
• whaler

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