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
Recent Examples on the Web Take things in a more polished, office-ready direction with tailored trousers, a white button-down, a structured blazer, and minimal jewelry. Leilani McQuay, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024 This year, both Dries Van Noten and Gucci layered them underneath longline jackets styled with cargo pants and tailored shorts. Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024 Black entertainers and trailblazers stepped into the highly anticipated night in glamorous gowns and tailored suits. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Mar. 2024 Atelier Versace also handcrafted a sharp, tailored suit for Matthew McConaughey to wear at Sunday’s soiree. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024 Shoppers love the tailored look of the straight-fit cut and the feel and durability of the cotton blend material. David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024 That's why Google recommends SREs read the book, understand their unique setup, and then adapt and implement a tailored version of the principles. Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, Burton, 41, opted for a bit more color, donning an emerald silk slip skirt paired with a tailored black blazer. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 The winner of the the LVMH Prize will be awarded a 300,000-euro endowment and a tailored mentorship by LVMH. Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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