tailor
noun
a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
tailors
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present tense formof tailor (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Now, with AI, an attacker can design a worm that tailors the attack strategy to that device's specifics and these vulnerabilities can be different.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
The dishwasher camera tailors washes for optimal energy efficiency and finally solves the mystery of what goes on inside there during the cycle.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
"Vietnam has no shortage of highly skilled tailors and hand embroiderers, but many of them are overlooked and do not receive the income they deserve," she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
As a part of the pathway, Johnson tailors classroom support to help her students who want to further their careers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Coming from a world where clothing was sewn at home by hand or made to order by tailors, this was a revelation.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
