noun
tailor
TAY-luh
noun
1
A person who professionally makes, fits, or alters clothing, especially suits.
"The tailor took his measurements for a new suit."
verb
1
To adjust or design something to suit a particular need or purpose.
"The trainer tailored the workout plan to her fitness level."
"The company tailors its marketing to each region."
How to Use Tailor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who makes or fits clothes for a living, or (as a verb) to custom-fit something to a specific need.
Common pairings
a bespoke tailor
tailor a suit
tailor an approach
tailored to your needs
Word Forms
tailored past tense, tailors plural, Tailors plural, tailors singular
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman taillour, ultimately from Latin tālea ("a cutting"), reflecting the trade's origin in cutting cloth.