How to Use tailor in a Sentence

tailor

1 of 2 noun
  • Lopez works at the tailor shop next to the bar.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Ted’s employs five full-time and two part-time tailors.
    — Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The tailor turned out to be the same man who outfits the King!
    — Robert Rufino, House Beautiful, 10 May 2023
  • Davis was a tailor and one of Strauss’ customers.
    — Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
  • The tailor should note that even if the shoulders fit, the rest of the coat may be too full.
    — Lois Fenton, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2022
  • Here's a picnic salad that's tailor-made for a cool fall day.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Trend-setting shades with a snug fit tailor-made for running.
    — Phillip Dwight Morgan, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Looking for a quick fix to save your clothes without splashing out on a tailor?
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The anonymous tailor has been making clothes for all types of people for many decades.
    — Anonymous, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2023
  • The sushi chef tailors each course to whatever fresh fish is available.
    — Jenna Thompson march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
  • So there are people out there who are cognizant and care and get a tailor and make custom things.
    — Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 18 July 2023
  • At the swap events, tailors helped shoppers repair clothes to extend their life span.
    — ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • This life-affirming gift even comes in a heart shape, tailor-made for V-day.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 11 Jan. 2023
  • All around her there is now concern, as tailors pull the heavy padded garment from her shoulders and her legs.
    — Nathan Heller, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2023
  • His parents are small farmers, and his uncle is a tailor in the village.
    — Parth M.n., WIRED, 17 July 2023
  • The best diet is one that tailors to your specific trigger foods.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
  • The tailor’s dressing room oozes luxury, but a logo is nowhere in sight.
    — Max Berlinger, Town & Country, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Step outside the gates and explore its patchwork of tailors, bars and markets.
    — Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
  • And as a bonus, the brand’s sheets are practically tailor-made for its mattress.
    — Jake Smith, Glamour, 28 Nov. 2022
  • This is where the sculpting comes in, and a tailor will mark up the adjustments needed to be made with chalk.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 6 May 2023
  • The opinion notes that the platform tailors content to a user's tastes.
    — Melina Khan, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Dorothy then confronts Elizabeth at the tailor's ahead of a ball.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
  • Choose from regular, petite, and tall options, then bid adieu to the tailor.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Choose from regular, petite, and tall options, then bid adieu to the tailor.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
  • The street’s first bespoke streetwear tailor recently opened.
    — Trefor Moss, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022
  • The legs of the pants are designed to be cuffed, a win for petites who can wear them without a trip to the tailor to hem them.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
  • Choose from regular, petite, tall, and curvy options, then bid adieu to the tailor.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Matching tuxedos hang in the wardrobe; her husband, a tailor, made them for their sons’ joint wedding.
    — Nina Strochlic, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The tailor shop was one such spot, created at a Yaly Couture shop.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Many office workers still wear suits and are slavishly loyal to their tailors.
    — Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025

tailor

2 of 2 verb
  • I had my suit tailored.
  • They tailored the show for younger audiences.
  • Try to tailor your response to fit the kid in front of you.
    — David Sparrow, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
  • This tailored wrap skirt looks great beachside or in the city.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
  • Bowls, beds and room service menus are tailored to four-legged guests.
    — Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Some are tailored for small groups, others are shown to the full squad.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
  • The slim straight fit is tailored through the hips and thighs, with a straight leg from the knee down.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Your treatment plan is no longer one-size-fits-all; it’s tailored to your genes.
    — Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The ship has been tailored for consumers in Asia.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
  • As with the decor, the layout can be tailored to the owner.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
  • The vest- and-pants combo is tailored yet relaxed and easy to style.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
  • Modern bed skirts are tailored and pleated with clean lines.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
  • Here’s how to tailor your approach to achieve clean, healthy tresses.
    — Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Staffers assess each child to learn about their needs and tailor their lessons in response.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 1 July 2026
  • Paying to have a pair of sweatpants tailored?
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • Most of these songs are fried, one-note, and tailored for Rolling Loud.
    — Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Every piece is designed and tailored on site.
    — Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The guides are top-notch and tailor each driver to meet your wildlife-viewing goals.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Airy, tailored, and easy to style for work or weekend wear, these linen trousers are a wardrobe must-have.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Many were upset that they’d no longer been given the chance to tailor the fit of their pants.
    — Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2024
  • It is tailored to support ground combat.
    — Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • These games are tailored to keep the fun and excitement at peak levels.
    — Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2023
  • The program has been tailored to Marsch’s demands on the team.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • These are shaped like a standard joystick and are tailored to the user’s hand.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The bloody mary has evolved into an all-purpose cocktail that can be tailored to any taste.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Here’s a few ways to wear bootcut jeans that feel refreshing and tailored.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • But there’s far more to borrow from the men’s runways than tailoring.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • Plus, they can be tailored to your style with different sleeves and pant lengths available.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Melody first, then the beat, finally lyrics tailored to the sound, in that order.
    — Karen Heller, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
  • This crewneck maxi dress feels a bit more tailored than a standard long gown, thanks to the tie waist that adds shape.
    — Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026

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