Tailor

usgb/ˈteɪlər/
noun

A person whose job is making, repairing, or altering clothes.

The suit was custom made by a professional tailor.
Visual representation of "tailor" - A person whose job is making, repairing, or altering clothes.

Often appears as...

  • tailor made
  • tailor shop
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Occupational Term

Used to describe someone's profession in clothing manufacture and adjustments.

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Maria became a tailor after completing her apprenticeship.
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Gender Neutral

The term 'tailor' applies to all genders, unlike 'dressmaker' or 'seamstress' which suggest female.

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The tailor, regardless of gender, repaired my jacket perfectly.
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Cultural Respect

Being a tailor is considered a respected trade in many cultures due to the skill involved.

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In our town, the tailor is as respected as the mayor.
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