tailor

Meaning

Noun

1. A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
2. The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).

Verb

1. To make, repair, or alter clothes.
2. To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.
3. To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.

Synonyms

dressmaker

seamstress

sew

sewer

sartor

cut

tailor-make

clothier

seamster

orient

make

tailoress

snipper

suture

tailoring

tailor’s

train

🚋

female tailor

sawyer beetle

Taylor

one who sews in any way

dressmaker’s shop

garment maker

cabbage

cloakmaker

cut out

fashioner

fit

made to measure

moray eel

prepare

quilt

run up

sawyer

send

snip

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈteɪlɚ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: taillour

In summary

From Middle English taillour, from Anglo-Norman taillour, from Old French tailleor, from taillier, from Late Latin tāliō, from Latin tālea (“a cutting”). Doublet of tailleur.

Sentences

DIY projects can help you save money and tailor things to your needs .