: 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
Synonyms
Examples of tailor in a Sentence
Verb
I had my suit tailored.
They tailored the show for younger audiences.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The beating heart of the exhibition is the room that reproduces the tailoring and workshops of the fashion house, where tailors and artisans will work every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
It's become difficult to find people for vocational jobs, like being a carpenter, driver or tailor.
—Yulia Drozd, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2024
While it was made to her measurements, the dress was about two centimeters too big on both sides, which required a tailor to take the gown apart and put it back together, Ostronic said.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
But the work is reborn whenever Robert Lesser shuffles in as Morry the tailor, whose compassion for Fender overrides his mercantile sense.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
MVNOs stand at the forefront of this revolution, providing businesses with a wealth of data that can be harnessed to tailor services, refine marketing strategies and enhance customer engagement.
—Martin Petkov, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Consider consulting a local seamstress or tailor who can accurately measure you for a small fee or even at no cost.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Growing up near the Maya ruins of Copán, daughter of a tailor and a factory worker, Olga set her sights on a professional career.
—Deborah Sontag, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
This model connects families with expert tutors tailored to their specific needs, ensuring a perfect fit for each student.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
By implementing strategic marketing initiatives and pricing structures tailored to accessories, retailers stand to seize a significant financial opportunity, rather than leaving money on the table for neighboring smoke shops.
—Harrison Bard, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Everything from the naval architecture and engineering to the design and construction has been tailored to the owner, in fact.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
Prior cases, Jackson said, have determined that search warrants in newsrooms must be narrowly tailored to specific items related to the alleged crime.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The campaign, shot by photographer pair Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott with styling by Jacob K, finds the two wearing pieces from the new line including a leather dress and denim bustier for Hathaway, and a trench and tailored suiting on Murphy.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Choice is critical—PBMs offer options that are tailored to what a payer needs.
—David Joyner, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Flat laces in a horizontal bar further tailor the look—the opposite of the crisscross patterns or fastenings of more casual sneakers.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
Augusta National members buy their own jackets, and there are different tiers, tailors and fabrics, depending on price.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The beating heart of the exhibition is the room that reproduces the tailoring and workshops of the fashion house, where tailors and artisans will work every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
It's become difficult to find people for vocational jobs, like being a carpenter, driver or tailor.
—Yulia Drozd, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2024
While it was made to her measurements, the dress was about two centimeters too big on both sides, which required a tailor to take the gown apart and put it back together, Ostronic said.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
But the work is reborn whenever Robert Lesser shuffles in as Morry the tailor, whose compassion for Fender overrides his mercantile sense.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
MVNOs stand at the forefront of this revolution, providing businesses with a wealth of data that can be harnessed to tailor services, refine marketing strategies and enhance customer engagement.
—Martin Petkov, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Consider consulting a local seamstress or tailor who can accurately measure you for a small fee or even at no cost.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Growing up near the Maya ruins of Copán, daughter of a tailor and a factory worker, Olga set her sights on a professional career.
—Deborah Sontag, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Verb
This may include culinary suggestions tailored to preferences or itinerary recommendations based on specific areas of interest.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
This model connects families with expert tutors tailored to their specific needs, ensuring a perfect fit for each student.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
By implementing strategic marketing initiatives and pricing structures tailored to accessories, retailers stand to seize a significant financial opportunity, rather than leaving money on the table for neighboring smoke shops.
—Harrison Bard, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Everything from the naval architecture and engineering to the design and construction has been tailored to the owner, in fact.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
Prior cases, Jackson said, have determined that search warrants in newsrooms must be narrowly tailored to specific items related to the alleged crime.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The campaign, shot by photographer pair Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott with styling by Jacob K, finds the two wearing pieces from the new line including a leather dress and denim bustier for Hathaway, and a trench and tailored suiting on Murphy.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Choice is critical—PBMs offer options that are tailored to what a payer needs.
—David Joyner, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Flat laces in a horizontal bar further tailor the look—the opposite of the crisscross patterns or fastenings of more casual sneakers.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailor. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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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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