Meaning & use
tailor
A person whose job is to make, fit, or alter clothing, especially suits and formal wear.
See it in a sentence
The tailor took precise measurements before cutting the fabric for the suit.
She brought the trousers to a tailor to have the hem shortened.
A note on using this word
As a verb, "tailor" commonly means to customize something to specific needs, as in "tailor a lesson to each student."
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To adjust or design something to suit a particular need, purpose, or person.
The company tailored its marketing plan to appeal to younger customers.
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