tailored

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

Synonyms of tailored

• customized
• custom

Examples of tailored in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Elordi himself opted to wear Bottega Veneta, sporting a navy, softly pinstriped double-breasted suit with sharp lapels and coordinating tailored pants, a white shirt, and navy skinny tie. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Taking an alternative styling route, Hathaway layered a J’amemme dress over white tailored slacks that pooled over her shoes. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026

Its tailored PacePro guidance and daily suggested workouts adapt to your training history and recovery time, while wellness metrics track respiration and intensity minutes. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Pinch pleats offer a more tailored, sophisticated aesthetic to linen’s typically relaxed drape. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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