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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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
They created ready-to-wear suits, opened retail stores and created a reputation for unparalleled craftsmanship at a far lower price point than the tailors of Savile Row.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Like Marcus, Xavier and Dakorien hired local tailors to custom make their prom suits, then bought designer shoes to match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
The supply chain goes beyond retailers like Sekky and includes importers, wholesalers, tailors who mend damaged mitumba and those who sell food and drink at the markets.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
This kaftan was sewn by the best tailors in Lkossa, made with the highest quality cotton, but...it felt wrong.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
