plural tailors
: a person who makes men's clothes (such as suits and jackets) that are measured to fit a particular person
tailors; tailored; tailoring
1
: to make (clothing that is measured to fit a particular person)
I had my suit tailored.
2
: to make or change (something) so that it meets a special need or purpose
They tailored the show for/to younger audiences.
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/tailor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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