tailor — a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, pants, and jackets to fit individual customers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, pants, and jackets to fit individual customers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪlər/
Korean meaning: 개인 고객에게 맞춰 양복, 바지, 재킷 등의 옷을 만드는 직업을 가진 사람; 재단사
Korean pronunciation: 테일-러 (강세: 테일)
Example Sentences
- My grandfather was a tailor who could make a suit so perfect that even mannequins felt underdressed.
- The company decided to tailor their app interface for elderly users.
- She found a tailor who promised to make her wedding dress fit like a glove, not like a sleeping bag.
tailor
NOUN//ˈteɪlər//
a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, pants, and jackets to fit individual customers
The tailor carefully adjusted the suit for his customer.
Tail or no tail? The tailor fits all!
A tailor can fit her clothes better than anyone else.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'tailleur' meaning 'a cutter,' derived from the verb 'tailler' meaning 'to cut.' The word ultimately traces back to Latin 'taliare' meaning 'to cut.'
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📝Examples
“My grandfather was a tailor who could make a suit so perfect that even mannequins felt underdressed.”
“The company decided to tailor their app interface for elderly users.”
“She found a tailor who promised to make her wedding dress fit like a glove, not like a sleeping bag.”
“Teachers should tailor their lessons to match students' learning abilities.”
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