tailor-made

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adjective

tai·​lor-made ˌtā-lər-ˈmād How to pronounce tailor-made (audio)
Synonyms of tailor-madenext
1
: made by a tailor or with a tailor's care and style
2
: made or fitted especially to a particular use or purpose
3
: factory made rather than hand-rolled
tailor-made cigarettes

tailor-made

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noun

: one that is tailor-made
specifically : a woman's garment styled for a trim fit and with stiff straight lines

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Adjective took my measurements for the tailor-made bridal gown
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Adjective
But this year’s event is tailor-made for the American audience. — Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 12 June 2026 The 531-footer was tailor-made for seafloor mapping and deep-sea exploration. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
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Now, a new snack is going viral on the platform—and this one is tailor-made for anyone with a sweet tooth. — Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2023 Think technicolor takes, chrome finishes, and tiny beachy motifs that feel tailor-made for vacation season. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailor-made

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First Known Use

Adjective

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tailor-made was in 1832

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tailor-made

adjective
tai·​lor-made
ˌtā-lər-ˈmād
1
: made by or as if by a tailor
especially : marked by exact fit and simple style
2
: made or as if made to take care of a particular need

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