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

Encore’s $330-million room remodel is ramping up, so expect those already-good red-and-cream suites to come out looking even more tailored. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Edgar-Jones’s blouse featured gold buttons running down the front placket, creating a tailored effect that even evoked the type of white shifts men wore during England’s Regency era. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

The resulting look feels intentional and elevated when paired with more feminine attire, like a flowing dress or tailored trousers. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Many now require tailored server, storage and networking solutions aligned to operational requirements, regulations and future growth plans. — Nick Rogers, Forbes.com, 23 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