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

To dress the look up a bit, layer your sweater under a tailored jacket to create a sense of balance. —Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2025

Meena Health segments its patients by life stage, condition and risk level, creating tailored care pathways. —CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025

Earlier stops leaned heavily into black, sheer-forward silhouettes, including custom lace from Gucci in New York and a tailored dress-and-sheer-shirt combination by Thom Browne in Berlin. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Nov. 2025

Those managing blood sugar may need fewer carbs, while athletes might need more; consult a healthcare provider or dietitian for tailored guidance. —Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025

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