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

Alexander McQueen is a prominent fixture on Taubman’s mood board and his freeform construction techniques certainly inspire hers, though she’s been working to balance that with his refined tailoring as seen in spring’s wool crackerjack trousers. —Ari Stark, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025

And while overcoats have always been cut to accommodate tailoring underneath, those same generous proportions allow them to be layered above knitwear and to also sit comfortably above wide-legged denim or chunky boots. —Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025

Capricorn dresses for the holiday party like an off-duty model or the CEO with a corner office—tailoring, structure, and minimalism with a wintery edge. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025

The first Levi’s riveted pants/overalls and the ones Davis made in his Nevada tailoring store had unbranded copper rivets. —Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 18 Nov. 2025

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