tailored

1 of 2

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd 

1

: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work

2

: custom-made

3

: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor

tailored

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of tailor entry 2

Synonyms of tailored

Adjective

• customized
• custom

Examples of tailored in a Sentence

Adjective

pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

California’s Medicare Advantage plan has low out-of-pocket maximum costs on average compared to other states and Part D prescription drug plans have options to find tailored coverage for medications. — Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Under the new agreement, Miami will join Nike’s Blue Ribbon Elite program, representing athletes across disciplines and creating tailored NIL opportunities for them. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The tailored dress hugged Vergara’s frame at the top but delivering a more relaxed fit on the skirt. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Large language models can generate tailored customer communications, while machine learning frameworks can analyze browsing patterns. — Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tailored

• man-tailored

Kids Definition

tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd 

1

: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work

2

: custom-made