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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Today’s customers expect tailored interactions, and data allows marketers to meet these expectations. Trish Nettleship, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Streetwear brand Stone Island is maturing with the times, moving into more tailored outerwear and knitwear. Lily Templeton, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025 Demi Moore made her entrance onto the patio in a look from Chanel’s spring 2025 haute couture collection—a structured peplum jacket and tailored shorts—and was immediately met with an embrace from fellow best actress nominee Fernanda Torres. Sam Sussman, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 By providing tailored advice and information, Shermel guarantees that every one of her clients, whether first-time buyers or experienced investors, feel assured and guided at every stage of their journey. Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 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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