tailoring

1 of 2

noun

tai·​lor·​ing ˈtā-lə-riŋ 

1

a

: the business or occupation of a tailor

b

: the work or workmanship of a tailor

2

: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose

tailoring

2 of 2

present participle of tailor entry 2

Examples of tailoring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Paul Fredrick offers more than 50 sizes in three fits — classic, tailored and slim — in its shirts, along with tailoring in a wide range of fabrics and sizes. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Against the masculine lines of her pinstripe tailoring, that deliberately softened mouth offers necessary contrast. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Oversized tailoring saves this ensemble from becoming too rigid, on top of keeping you warm. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

tailoring

noun

tai·​lor·​ing ˈtā-lə-riŋ 

1

a

: the business or occupation of a tailor

b

: the work or quality of work of a tailor

2

: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose