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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Following the more fashion-forward design direction, there are also touches of on-trend sheer, alongside tidy tailoring, slimmer silhouettes and shorter hems. Booth Moore, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 Hamilton says what sets Martorano apart from the rest is an instinct about the principles of tailoring, style and masculinity that have been naturally imbued in menswear icons for decades, even centuries. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024 Williams is the Men’s creative director at Louis Vuitton — which is co-sponsoring the exhibition — and is one of the many Black designers whose work has a direct link to dandyism marked by exuberant collections, flamboyant details and silhouettes that push the boundaries of men’s tailoring. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 This is in line with Cucinelli’s belief in the strength of menswear tailoring. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tailoring 

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
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 21 Nov. 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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