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• present participle of tailor.

tailoring

American  

[tay-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

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tailoring

The focus on big SUVs is part of a broader strategic shift by European carmakers toward tailoring vehicles to specific regions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

More than five decades on from opening his first store, Sir Paul's company has become one of the leading British fashion brands, known for its signature stripes and colourful twists on traditional British tailoring.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Rather than modernizing the home through an extensive renovation, however, the couple chose to preserve its midcentury character while tailoring other elements of the dwelling to their lifestyle.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

Jesús Sosa Guerra, who recently opened a tailoring business inside the swap meet, said he supports the proposal but worries existing tenants could be displaced.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

We’d spent all our time together in the tailoring room or at Babci’s.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman