tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)
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 store, which has 13-foot ceilings, will sell the complete John Varvatos collection, ranging from tailored clothing, leather jackets and footwear to accessories, along with artwork curated by Morrison Hotel Gallery, a leader in fine art music photography. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025 Nadler Modular continues to lead with tailored solutions across these sectors. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025 Living room artwork by Robert Mapplethorpe and one-of-a-kind de Gournay wallpaper further enhance the abode’s tailored aura. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025 Each organization faces unique challenges and must find tailored solutions that fit its specific needs. Manuel Sanchez, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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tailored

adjective
tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)
1
: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work
2

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