1
: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work
2
3
: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor

Examples of tailored in a Sentence

pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead
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The 70-person operation, which makes men’s and women’s suiting and tailored garments, sells private-label goods to New York City brick-and-mortars and also runs its own custom suiting shops. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025 For us, integrating the Dual Catalyst framework with tailored template mini-packs and a robust membership program has enabled growth while staying true to empowering female entrepreneurs. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025 The surround is also upholstered for a tailored look. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025 This legacy of expertise is carried on by celebrities from Kerry Washington to Cynthia Erivo, Emma Naomi, Jackie Aina, and many more who showcase the importance of tailored routines and products that address the uniqueness of Black skin and hair needs. Dontaira Terrell, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tailored

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tailored was in 1862

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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailored. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

tailored

adjective
1
: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work
2

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