tailor-made — made or adapted for a particular person or purpose; custom-made
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: made or adapted for a particular person or purpose; custom-made
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪlər meɪd/
Example Sentences
- This job is tailor-made for someone who loves traveling and meeting people.
- My grandmother's tailor-made diet plan includes chocolate cake twice a week.
- The company offers tailor-made solutions for small businesses.
tailor-made
ADJECTIVE[/ˈteɪlər meɪd/]
made or adapted for a particular person or purpose; custom-made
Custom-made for perfect fit
Tailor-made handmade beats man-made every grade!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase originated from the literal practice of tailors crafting garments to fit individual customers' body measurements precisely. The term evolved metaphorically to describe anything custom-made or specifically designed to meet particular requirements or preferences.
Breakdown
tailor (a person who makes or alters clothes) + made (past participle of make, to construct). The compound describes something manufactured to exact personal specifications.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“This job is tailor-made for someone who loves traveling and meeting people.”
“My grandmother's tailor-made diet plan includes chocolate cake twice a week.”
“The company offers tailor-made solutions for small businesses.”
“He claimed his excuse was tailor-made, but it was obviously fabricated.”
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