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

Subtle without veering saccharine, sage green lends ease to tailored staples—blazers, trousers, crisp shirting—while adding refinement to warmer-weather pieces like shorts and slip dresses. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2026

While styles vary from region to region, Europeans tend to wear tailored clothing that isn’t too loose or too tight. —Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026

Another way to play with expectations is by trying out cowboy boots with tailored trouser shorts. —Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026

Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace. —Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 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