tailored

1 of 2

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd 

1

: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work

2

: custom-made

3

: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor

tailored

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of tailor entry 2

Synonyms of tailored

Adjective

• customized
• custom

Examples of tailored in a Sentence

Adjective

pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

More tailored than stark black and more refined than charcoal gray, French Press Coffee belongs to a new category of moody neutrals that upscale interiors have been gravitating toward. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026

After a purchase, customers could receive tailored onboarding tips, answer brief questions about their experience, request support or update their preferences within the same thread. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Encore’s $330-million room remodel is ramping up, so expect those already-good red-and-cream suites to come out looking even more tailored. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

To pair the piece with Celine’s more tailored pieces like the trousers and blouse added a tonal contrast that still executed on its luxury aesthetic, though with a touch of rebellion. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tailored

• man-tailored

Kids Definition

tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd 

1

: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work

2

: custom-made