tailoring

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

Examples of tailoring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The design is fuel-versatile, which allows tailoring of propellants to specific mission requirements. —Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026

Savile Row, in London’s Mayfair district, has become known as the birthplace of bespoke men’s tailoring. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 June 2026

Though Bieber has been known to go the unisex route, her simplistic aesthetic displays an affinity for clean lines and immaculate tailoring. —Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026

Now the rail, the fitting, the tailoring, the jewellery tray, the mood-board, the backstage panic, the final adjustment, all of it has narrative value. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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