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taylor

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈteɪɫɝ// tay·lor Archaic
Definition

n. a person whose job is to make, repair, or change clothes for individual customers.

n. a person whose occupation is making, mending, or altering garments, especially suits and coats, to fit individual requirements.


Origin

From tailor.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Usage

Commonly used as a professional title or a surname; as a verb, it means to adapt something for a specific purpose.

Last updated May 2, 2026