tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)
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1
: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work
2
: custom-made
3
: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor

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pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead
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The Ewedoos trousers have the polished look of tailored slacks but feel more forgiving during long travel days thanks to the comfy fabric shoppers compare to sweatpants. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 One of Champion’s key differentiators is that its windows are custom-built for each project, which allows homeowners to get a tailored design that fits their home. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 17 June 2026 The closet staple pairs effortlessly with everything from denim shorts and linen pants to tailored slacks and skirts — just look at how Gwyneth Paltrow styled hers with a sleek black maxi skirt. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The collection was less concerned with dressing for the seaside than with what comes after it—the quiet transition from ocean to evening, from leisure to dinner, from barefoot afternoons to tailored ease. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailored

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First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tailored was in 1862

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tailored

adjective
tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)
1
: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work
2
: custom-made

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