tailoring — the activity or trade of a tailor; the process of making or altering clothes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity or trade of a tailor; the process of making or altering clothes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The company specializes in tailoring solutions for small businesses.
- His grandmother's tailoring skills were so good that even fashion designers envied her.
- The restaurant is tailoring its menu to include more vegetarian options.
tailoring
NOUN[/ˈteɪlərɪŋ/]
the activity or trade of a tailor; the process of making or altering clothes
Custom clothing alteration and fitting
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French 'tailleur' (tailor), which ultimately traces to Latin 'taliare' (to cut). The term evolved to denote the craft of cutting and sewing fabric to create fitted garments.
Breakdown
tailor (from Middle French tailleur, meaning one who cuts) + -ing (suffix indicating an action or process)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company specializes in tailoring solutions for small businesses.”
“His grandmother's tailoring skills were so good that even fashion designers envied her.”
“The restaurant is tailoring its menu to include more vegetarian options.”
“Tom's attempt at tailoring his own pants resulted in one leg being three inches shorter than the other.”
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