tailor
UK: ˈteɪlə | US: ˈteɪlər
n. a person whose occupation is making, altering, or repairing clothing
vt. to make or adapt something to suit a particular purpose or person
The word "tailor" originates from the Old French tailleur, derived from tailler ("to cut"), reflecting the craft of cutting cloth to make garments. The suffix -or (via Latin -ator) denotes a professional role. Historically, tailors were essential in medieval Europe, where custom-fitted clothing was a mark of status. The term’s evolution mirrors the trade’s focus on precision cutting and shaping fabric.
The tailor measured the customer for a new suit.
She tailored her speech to appeal to a younger audience.
This jacket was tailored to fit perfectly.
He apprenticed under a master tailor for five years.
The company tailors its products to local markets.