Pronunciation

/tˈeɪlər/

Definitions

Noun

A tailor is a person who specializes in making, altering, or repairing clothing, especially men’s suits. They are skilled in working with fabrics and understanding patterns.

Verb

To tailor (a garment) means to adjust or fit it specifically to an individual’s measurements, often providing custom alterations. It can also refer to adapting content or style to a particular audience or need.

Phrases

• “Tailor-made suit” refers to a garment that is specifically designed for a person’s measurements.
• “Tailoring services” are offered by professional tailors for bespoke clothing.
• “Tailoring a presentation” means adjusting the content to suit the audience.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The tailor spent hours carefully cutting and sewing the fabric to create a perfect fit.”
• Verb: “I took my old jacket to the tailor to have it tailored to my new body shape.”
• Adjective: “Her writing was so well-tailored to her readers’ interests that it became a bestseller.”

Synonyms

• Sewer (informal)
• Tailorer
• Custom-fitter
• Alteration specialist
• Designer (in a clothing context)

Related Words

• Bespoke (tailoring for a specific client)
• Patternmaker
• Seamstress (female tailor)
• Tailcoat (a long, formal coat worn by men)
• Suit (a set of matching clothes, often including a jacket and pants)