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

Instead, Brink and stylist Shiona Turini consistently blend masculine tailoring and feminine silhouettes to create looks worth emulating all autumn long. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026

Celebrities including Zoe Kravitz, along with stylists and fashion insiders, are wearing tennis necklaces with everything from denim and knitwear to casual tailoring, proving that this once-formal jewel can be surprisingly everyday. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

That period firmly cemented their relationship—one that would encourage Hattie to pursue her dream of setting up her own tailoring business. — Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

In 2013, Aflalo started designing and manufacturing clothes along with tailoring, and began selling them through a website. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 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