business suit

noun

: a suit consisting of matching coat and trousers or coat and skirt and sometimes a vest

Examples of business suit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As for Affleck, he was seen walking into his Los Angeles office wearing a black business suit and his wedding ring while holding onto a large duffle bag. —

Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024 The championship trophy isn’t presented after the final win to some billionaire owner in a business suit as happens in every other league. —

Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2024 Mik, per the uzh at this point, has my favorite look of the week in a look that is made up of a men’s business suit front and lingerie in the back. —

Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 June 2024 Instead of hoodies, double polos, thousand-dollar T-shirts, or business suits, he’s typically decked out in some kind of leather jacket. —

Alex Cranz, The Verge, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for business suit

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Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of business suit was in 1854

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“Business suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20suit. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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