Tailor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈteɪlɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tailor is a noun meaning A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
Meaning
A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
More Meanings
- (Australia) Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).
- (ambitransitive) To make, repair, or alter clothes.
- (figurative, transitive) To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.
- (figurative, transitive) To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.
Example Sentences
a narrowly tailored law
He works as a tailor on Swanston Street.
We can tailor that jacket for you if you like.
The website was tailored to the client's needs.
Word Forms
- tailors
- tailour
- tailoring
- tailored
Synonyms for tailor
Depending on context, synonyms include needleworker, bluefish, fit, shape, style, cut.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sartor, tailor-make, sew, shoehorn, cut, style.
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Sources & Attribution
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