Tailor: meaning, definitions and examples

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tailor

 

[ หˆteษชlษ™r ]

Context #1

clothing

A person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, pants, and jackets to fit an individual's unique body measurements.

Synonyms

couturier, dressmaker, seamstress

Examples of usage

  • The tailor took precise measurements to ensure the suit fit perfectly.
  • She visited the tailor to have her dress altered for the special occasion.
Context #2

modify

To make or adapt something to suit a particular need or to fit a specific purpose.

Synonyms

adapt, adjust, customize

Examples of usage

  • He tailored his presentation to the interests of the audience.
  • The program can be tailored to meet individual requirements.

Translations

Translations of the word "tailor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alfaiate

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเฅเคœเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schneider

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjahit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krawiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป•็ซ‹ใฆๅฑ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tailleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sastre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terzi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๋‹จ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krejฤรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krajฤรญr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ็ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krojaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรฆรฐskeri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะณั–ะฝัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rzi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sastre

Word origin

The word 'tailor' originated from the Old French term 'tailleur' which means 'a cutter of cloth'. Tailoring as a profession has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations where skilled craftsmen would create custom-fitted garments for royalty and nobility. Over time, tailors have played a significant role in the fashion industry, ensuring that clothing fits well and reflects individual style preferences.

See also: tail, tailcoat, tailored, tails.