tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)
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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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Additionally, consider using soil testing services, which can provide tailored recommendations to optimize your soil's nutrient content. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 Looking for more tailored pants? Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 One of Champion’s key differentiators is that its windows are custom-built for each project, which allows homeowners to get a tailored design that fits their home. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 17 June 2026 The availability of tailored Indigenous religion chaplains in the military may be limited, ICT reports. Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 17 June 2026 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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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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