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

Best of all, none of these require last-minute tailoring appointments, which is a win in my book. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026

This time around, the royal teamed her sharp tailoring with a tonal pussybow blouse from Me+Em, DeMellier’s chocolate-brown suede Hudson bag, and matching Gianvito Rossi pumps, along with her Cartier Trinity earrings. —Emily Chan, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026

From sculptural silhouettes and dramatic trains to sharp tailoring and soft, romantic details, each look showed us depth, range, and the cultural fluency of Black style. —Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Jan. 2026

Stefano Ricci, which celebrated five decades in business in 2022, has opened a new state-of-the-art logistics facility in Florence and relocated its tailoring atelier from the original site in the city center to Caldine, a small town close to Fiesole, Tuscany. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 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