English · Word Candidate

tailor

/ˈteɪlɚ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tailors · tailoring · tailored

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

Noun

Examples

He works as a tailor on Swanston Street.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).

Noun

Examples

The tailor — is that a sea fish — a line fish? It is a sea fish, but not a line fish. They will bite at a line, but they are not a fish you can depend on with the line.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To make, repair, or alter clothes.

Verb

Examples

We can tailor that jacket for you if you like.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.

Verb

Examples

The website was tailored to the client's needs.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tailor” mean?

A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

Is “tailor” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.