: a person whose occupation is making or altering garments (such as suits, jackets, and dresses) typically to fit a particular person
tailored; tailoring; tailors
1
a
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
b
: to make or adapt to suit a special need or purpose
2
: to fit with clothes
3
: to style with trim straight lines and finished handwork
: to do the work of a tailor
Examples of tailor in a Sentence
Verb
I had my suit tailored.
They tailored the show for younger audiences.
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Noun
To ensure clear communication, tailor messages to different stakeholders and use multiple channels such as emails, meetings and intranet updates.
—Aliasgar Dohadwala, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Predictive algorithms have been used for years to help tailor treatment plans, for instance.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Imagine being able to create a custom executive summary infographic in minutes, tailored to a specific audience, using automation.
—Nora Herting, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Some malls have survived by taking on new lives as entertainment and lifestyle hubs, and by tailoring themselves to fill specific niches.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailor. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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tailor
1 of 2 noun
tai·lor
ˈtā-lər 
: a person whose occupation is making or making adjustments in outer garments
tailor
2 of 2 verb1
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
2
: to make or make suitable for a special need or purpose
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