CultureAugust 16, 2026

sartorial

sar-TOR-ee-uhl

Definition

Relating to clothing, style, or the craft of tailoring.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'sartor,' meaning 'tailor' or 'patcher,' which stems from the verb 'sarcire,' meaning 'to mend or patch.'

In the news

The article uses the word to explain how climate change will increasingly influence our fashion and clothing choices in the future.

This summer’s hottest accessory: Sun protection

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