Synonyms for

Taylor

Verb / ˈteɪlɜ: / Another word for taylor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who sews or tailors clothes professionally

Synonyms & similar words

josephdeemstaylor elizabethtaylor deemstaylor zacharytaylor presidenttaylor taylor seamstress dressmaker clothier couturier modiste needleworker sewer stitcher tailoress threadworker clothworker draper tailor-man tailoress

Synonyms by register

Formal

artisan craftsman haberdasher outfitter

Informal

seamster stitcher garment maker

Literary

weaver dresser fashioner

Antonyms

amateur beginner novice layman untrained unskilled

Common collocations

  • tailor made
  • tailor clothes
  • tailor suit
  • tailor a dress
  • tailor a jacket
  • tailor a shirt
  • tailor a garment

Word family

noun tailor
verb tailor
adjective tailored

Usage note

While 'tailor' can refer to a person who makes clothes, it is more commonly used as a verb meaning to adapt or customize something for a specific purpose or person.

Example sentences

  1. The Taylor made my pants fit perfectly.
  2. My jacket was too big, so I took it to the Taylor to be altered.
  3. I'm going to ask the Taylor to make me a new dress for the wedding.
  4. The Taylor fixed the hole in my shirt.
  5. The Taylor used a special machine to sew the buttons on my coat.

Quotes

  • 'I love Taylor Swift; she's the best!' - Ed Sheeran
  • 'I'm a Taylor Swift fan, and I'm not afraid to say it.' - Ryan Seacrest
  • 'I want to be like Taylor Swift. She's cool and confident.' - Zendaya

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