tailoring

1 of 2

noun

tai·​lor·​ing ˈtā-lə-riŋ 

1

a

: the business or occupation of a tailor

b

: the work or workmanship of a tailor

2

: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose

tailoring

2 of 2

present participle of tailor entry 2

Examples of tailoring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

From honey harvesting and reef diving to house-music history, bespoke tailoring and stargazing, each experience is tailored to connect guests with the people, traditions and stories that define a place. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Alba, for his part, has been making the case for tailoring in the material for years. — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

Miguel Castro Freitas, the new designer at Mugler, showed his first collection a year ago in Paris, an effort that promised a re-alignment with Manfred Thierry Mugler’s point of view on tailoring and ready-to-wear. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026

There’s a focus on sharp tailoring and sumptuous material, from fuzzy mohair to rich suede, with a palette that reflects the changing leaves in the not-too-far-away Central Park. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

tailoring

noun

tai·​lor·​ing ˈtā-lə-riŋ 

1

a

: the business or occupation of a tailor

b

: the work or quality of work of a tailor

2

: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose