ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tailoring

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Tailoring is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of tailor.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of tailor.

More Meanings

  1. Work done by a tailor.
  2. (figuratively) Any modification or ornamentation.

Example Sentences

A man got up in all the outward trappings of a gentleman: an extensive display of snowy linen, unimpeachable tailoring, ganté, botté, in perfection; nothing overdone.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sartor, tailor-make, sew, shoehorn, cut, style.

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