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
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Activewear has crossed into tailoring.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The oversized tailoring of the jacket saves this ensemble from becoming too preppy and will keep you warm against your office’s too-chilly air conditioning.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The airy fabric works beautifully for warmer days, while the relaxed tailoring keeps things easy and wearable.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The oversized tailoring of the jacket saves this ensemble from becoming too preppy and will keep you warm against your office’s too-chilly air conditioning.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The airy fabric works beautifully for warmer days, while the relaxed tailoring keeps things easy and wearable.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tailoring
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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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
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