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Definition of tailor
: a person whose occupation is making or altering garments (such as suits, jackets, and dresses) typically to fit a particular person
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Recent Examples of tailor from the Web
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His tailor, A.Mina Fine Clothier & Tailors on Monument Circle, donated several pieces, and The Gifted Gown contributed dresses and accessories.
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There was even one that promised to create a diet tailor made for me based on my DNA.
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The Dapper Dan-Gucci mention in Dean’s first post refers to recent allegations that Gucci ripped off designs from Harlem tailor Dapper Dan in its 2018 Cruise collection.
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L.A. will want to play fast, and Ball’s skills are tailor-made for that. •
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Just a few days away from the decision, Ball still appears to be a splendid fit with the Lakers, whose up-tempo offense under coach Luke Walton looks tailor-made for Ball’s skills.
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Burk proudly pointed out that the spare hanger-like Starlight buildings also have sound insulation, air conditioning, and electrical supply tailor-made for cinema or television.
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Lee said there's nothing wrong with using modern technology and collaborating with partners as long as the tailor first honors the suits and clothing fit.
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Lee said good tailors seem to be passed down in families.
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Origin and Etymology of tailor
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
tailor
Definition of tailor
transitive verb
1a : to make or fashion as the work of a tailorb : 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
Examples of tailor in a Sentence
I had my suit tailored.
They tailored the show for younger audiences.
Recent Examples of tailor from the Web
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Temple Beth El's Rabbi Allan Tuffs and Cantor Manny Silver tutor children one-on-one and custom tailor the program to fit each child's needs as individual classes are 30 minutes each week and can be taken through Skype or Facetime if needed.
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For the 2017 All-Star Game, July 11 at Marlins Park, MLB is tailoring some events to South Florida culture.
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Each child should have their own contract tailored to their age and their individual responsibilities.
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The length of time for this phase is tailored to the patient and can be indefinite — although some doctors disagree with indefinite use and say the drug should always be tapered off.
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Many leave the program and go on to a four-year or community college, perhaps in a program tailored to help with their challenges, school data shows.
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The NATO summit this week has reportedly been carefully tailored to him.
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The legislation would allow federal judges to tailor sentences on a case-by-case basis.
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In addition to news publishers, Google has convinced e-commerce companies, such as EBay Inc., to build websites tailored for AMP.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tailor.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of tailor
1719
TAILOR Defined for English Language Learners
tailor
playDefinition of tailor for English Language Learners
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: a person who makes men's clothes (such as suits and jackets) that are measured to fit a particular person
tailor
Definition of tailor for English Language Learners
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: to make (clothing that is measured to fit a particular person)
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: to make or change (something) so that it meets a special need or purpose
TAILOR Defined for Kids
Definition of tailor for Students
: a person whose business is making or making adjustments in clothes
Definition of tailor for Students
tailored
;tailoring
1 : to make or make adjustments in (clothes)
2 : to change to fit a special need They tailored their plans to suit the weather.
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