tailor
[ˈteɪlə]
[ˈteɪlɚ]
A tailor is someone who makes or alters clothes for other people.
When we talk about tailors, we often think of them as experts with scissors and sewing machines. You can take your old pants to a tailor and ask them to fix a tear, shorten the legs, or even completely redo the fit. Tailors are also often thought of as the ones who make custom clothes for special occasions like weddings or proms. Some people even have their own tailor who makes all their work clothes for them.
How common is "tailor"?
Word tailor is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
Example: He works as a tailor on Swanston Street.
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verb
To make, repair, or alter clothes.
Example: We can tailor that jacket for you if you like.
Real examples of "tailor" in context
