: a person whose occupation is making or altering garments (such as suits, jackets, and dresses) typically to fit a particular person
tailored; tailoring; tailors
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
: to do the work of a tailor
Examples of tailor in a Sentence
Verb
I had my suit tailored.
They tailored the show for younger audiences.
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Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Finally, its full bespoke make is produced start-to-finish by a single tailor in New York City and requires more than 70 hours of labor.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Peter High, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Whether for late-night meals, romantic settings or rooftop lounges — consumers are willing to pay for atmospheres tailored to specific occasions.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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Noun
Davis was a tailor and one of Strauss’ customers.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Finally, its full bespoke make is produced start-to-finish by a single tailor in New York City and requires more than 70 hours of labor.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Verb
The company has developed structured training programs tailored to different roles, helping employees understand how to apply AI in their daily work.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Whether for late-night meals, romantic settings or rooftop lounges — consumers are willing to pay for atmospheres tailored to specific occasions.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailor. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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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 verb1
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
2
: to make or make suitable for a special need or purpose
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