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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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Etymology

Origin of tailored

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

Example Sentences

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Tailored Brands, which employs about 1,300 tailors at its Men’s Wearhouse, Jos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

This year's Met Gala dress code is "Tailored for You" - a reference to the suiting and menswear which features in the exhibition.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

Austin and Shin on Monday signed a new version of the Tailored Deterrence Strategy agreement, which was revised for the first time in a decade to address the growing threat of the North’s nuclear program.

From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Tailored measures in the areas of policing, prevention, and rehabilitation could have an even greater impact.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2023

Tailored lining— This lining is rather the most popular lining used.

From Make Your Own Hats by Martin, Gene Allen

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