tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)
1
: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work
2
3
: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor

Examples of tailored in a Sentence

pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead
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This young brand impresses with its poetic take on tailored pieces. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 Financial institutions can set themselves apart from the competition by delivering a consumer-like experience, leveraging AI, creating tailored onboarding, utilizing rich data and fostering transparency. Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Her tailored white trousers and luxurious cashmere coat, both by Issue Twelve, anchor this look, offering a clean, effortless silhouette. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025 Standing alongside other tech executives like Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai and Tesla's Elon Musk, Sánchez was spotted wearing a laced bustier underneath a tailored single-breasted white blazer with cross-over lapels from Alexander McQueen. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for tailored 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tailored was in 1862

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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailored. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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tailored

adjective
tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)
1
: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work
2

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