tailored

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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

tailored

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past tense and past participle of tailor entry 2

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Adjective pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead
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Different than general classroom instruction, ALEKS provides students with tailored assignments that hone in on problem areas. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 This looks like their feedback actually being utilized, their offers getting more personalized and their rewards becoming more tailored. — Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Its signature penny loafers—popular since the 1930s—have a slim silhouette that styles well with tailored trousers and an oversized blazer, midi dresses, and even mom jeans. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailored

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First Known Use

Adjective

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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