Tailor Meaning
/ˈteɪlɚ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
nounBluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).
Sentence Examples
The actor used to have the tailor make his suits.
The tailor makes the man.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The expert will ____ the custom jacket to fit your exact body measurements.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The skilled ____ measured him carefully to ensure that his new suit would fit him perfectly for the wedding today.
Word Origin & History
Inherited 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. Compare typologically German Schneider (akin to English snithe); Macedonian кројач (krojač), Polish krawiec (akin to Proto-Slavic *krojiti).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"[C]aregivers from diverse backgrounds may experience variations in the emergence of depressive symptoms, necessitating distinct strategies for support tailored to their individual needs."
— 2024 December 16, Amanda M. Y. Chu, Damen H. Y. Woo, Agnes Tiwari, Helina Yuk, Mike K. P. So, “Which types of family caregivers are more prone to developing depression? Leveraging non-financial social support to mitigate depression”, in Current Psychology, →DOI:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The expert will ____ the custom jacket to fit your exact body measurements.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The skilled ____ measured him carefully to ensure that his new suit would fit him perfectly for the wedding today.