tailored

American  

[tey-lerd] / ˈteɪ lərd /

adjective

1. (of a woman's garment) in a simple or plain style with fitted lines.

2. having simple, straight lines and a neat appearance.

   tailored slipcovers.

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Other Word Forms

• semitailored adjective
• untailored adjective
• well-tailored adjective

Etymology

Origin of tailored

First recorded in 1855–60; tailor ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“I think there’s an audience out there with a real appetite for stories, events and experiences tailored specifically to them,” says Langley.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s not only the fashion, it’s the shoes,” said Neirotti, meaning the sneakers tailored to making quick direction changes on the court.

From MarketWatch

Residents at Parkfield Grange Care Home in Stourbridge, West Midlands, can get involved in a live action spin-off of the BBC One competition in a game specially tailored for older people.

From BBC

Other changes include tailored support for small businesses, peer-to-peer learning, and guidance "shaped by the voices of disabled people".

From BBC

He emphasized that making resources, helplines and culturally tailored materials readily available to everyone is crucial.

From Los Angeles Times