Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
     
Lookup History
tailor

tai·lor

tailor

 
 
pronunciation:
teI lr
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: noun
definition: one who makes, alters, or repairs clothing, esp. men's suits and coats.
 
similar words:
clothier, couturier, dressmaker, modiste, seamstress, sewer
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: tailors, tailoring, tailored
definition: to engage in the work of a tailor.
synonyms:
sew, stitch
similar words:
design
 
part of speech: transitive verb
definition 1: to make or alter (a suit, coat, or the like).
The jacket was too loose-fitting, so I had it tailored.
synonyms:
customize, fit, sew, stitch
similar words:
alter, design, fabricate, fashion, hem, seam
definition 2: to fashion or adapt for a particular need, purpose, or the like.
The new buses are tailored to the needs of people with disabilities.The advertising campaign is tailored to appeal to wealthy women.The concert series is especially tailored for young people.
synonyms:
adapt, customize, fashion, fit
similar words:
adjust, orient, slant, suit
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
Word Explorer
See
  clothing