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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Pair these with tailored gift suggestions to help overwhelmed shoppers quickly find perfect presents. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Wear yours, below, with Anine Bing’s tailored black trousers, Toteme’s black-and-white striped blouse, and Saint Laurent’s slim leather belt that’s hot off the brand’s fall/winter 2024 runway. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024 The lineup included short shorts with long, playful tassels at the pocket and risqué, bare-a-lot womenswear mixed with tailored suit jackets topped by caftan-style hoods, alongside sportswear featuring subtly complex constructions. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024 Though priced slightly higher than some competitors, its versatile customization options stand out for tailored workflows. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tailored 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 1 Dec. 2024.

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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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