Tailor

/ˈteɪlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, trousers, and jackets to fit individual customers.

The tailor crafted a beautifully tailored suit for the wedding.

A person who makes alterations to clothes.

I took my dress to the tailor for some adjustments before the big event.

verb

To make or adapt something for a particular purpose or person.

She decided to tailor her presentation to meet the needs of her audience.

To shape or fashion something carefully.

The designer tailored the software to accommodate the client's specific requirements.

Middle English 'taillour', from Old French 'tailleur', from 'tailler' which means 'to cut'.

tailor-made

Custom made to fit a specific requirement or purpose.

to tailor something

To modify or adjust something to suit a specific need.

a tailor's last

An expression which may refer to the final adjustments made to clothing.

sewing

The act of stitching fabric together to create clothing or other items.

alteration

The process of modifying an item of clothing for a better fit.

garment

An item of clothing.

To tailor something to someone's taste.

He tailored the project to meet her expectations.

To create a customized or personalized version of something.

They tailored the software specifically for our business needs.