: 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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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
As such, Koop was a bit of a one-woman show (not accounting for tailor Christy Rilling, who came in from New York for fittings with the first lady).
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2025
Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
For pieces that cannot be tailored same-day, customers can pick up at a later date or have their styles shipped.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The combination of a high-rise and wide-leg design gives the illusion of longer legs (without a tailor in sight), and the fabric has that signature Gap stretch that molds perfectly without losing its shape.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
As such, Koop was a bit of a one-woman show (not accounting for tailor Christy Rilling, who came in from New York for fittings with the first lady).
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
For pieces that cannot be tailored same-day, customers can pick up at a later date or have their styles shipped.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailor. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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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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