tailoring

noun

tai·​lor·​ing ˈtā-lə-riŋ How to pronounce tailoring (audio)
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or workmanship of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose

Examples of tailoring in a Sentence

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Over four months, each cohort of women enrolled in the project learns skills such as tailoring or hairdressing. Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024 It was born out of the desire to blend timeless tailoring with avant-garde design. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultra-feminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise edge. Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024 The preppy style staple is an unexpected pairing with something as edgy as black leather pants, but the flat front, side slit pockets, and clean wide waistband add smart tailoring to these relaxed travel-friendly bottoms. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tailoring 

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of tailoring was in 1662

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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

tailoring

noun
tai·​lor·​ing ˈtā-lə-riŋ How to pronounce tailoring (audio)
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or quality of work of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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