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

Yarmosky looks to have a go-to outfit formula, too, keeping things low-key and sharp with tailored pants and simple knits. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026

Its tailored PacePro guidance and daily suggested workouts adapt to your training history and recovery time, while wellness metrics track respiration and intensity minutes. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Pinch pleats offer a more tailored, sophisticated aesthetic to linen’s typically relaxed drape. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

What started as a little tailored vintage clothing store on La Brea Avenue blossomed into a billion-dollar company. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 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