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Tailor Definition & Meaning

tailor
noun
  1. a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
verb
  1. adjust to a specific need or market; "a magazine oriented towards young people"; "tailor your needs to your surroundings"
  2. style and tailor in a certain fashion; "cut a dress"
  3. create (clothes) with cloth; "Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?"

"Tailor" in song lyrics

See how tailor is used in real songs:

  • "But first I gotta relax my feet and smoke a tailor"
    415 — Lavish
  • "Got it sewn like a tailor"
    Akinyele f/ Alisha Hill — Messing With My Cru
  • "I shop at the swap meet, never had a tailor"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — No Dollahs, No Sense

Usage tips for "tailor"

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Frequently asked questions

What does tailor mean?
a person whose occupation is making and altering garments adjust to a specific need or market; "a magazine oriented towards young people"; "tailor your needs to your surroundings" style and tailor in a certain fashion; "cut a dress" create (clothes) with cloth; "Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?"
What part of speech is tailor?
Tailor is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does tailor have?
Tailor has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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