tailoring

American  

[tey-ler-ing] / ˈteɪ lər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the business or work of a tailor.

2. the skill or craftsmanship of a tailor.

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Etymology

Origin of tailoring

First recorded in 1655–65; tailor ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

As usual, UK heritage was evident in the oversized checked overcoats in muted autumnal shades, alongside punk tailoring and some very interesting headwear.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

One key advantage of this technology is that the cartilage scaffold can be manufactured ahead of time and used for many patients without tailoring it to each individual.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Some organizations have tried tailoring proposals to fit Washington’s regional priorities, including countering Iran and Al Qaeda, or by excluding terms that under the Trump administration have in effect become verboten.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Or pitch in baseball: The 2025 federal indictment of Guardians all-star Emmanuel Clase alleges that he was tailoring pitches to bets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

More days passed, and then it was the afternoon of my date, so I went down to the tailoring room to collect my suit.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman