pants suit

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noun (1)

Synonyms of pants suitnext
: a woman's ensemble consisting usually of a long jacket and pants of the same material

Examples of pants suit in a Sentence

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Noun
Bow ties, T-shirts, dresses, pant suits, baby strollers and flower beds also sported the patriotic colors. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 From a Gabriela Hearst powder pink suit that’s Bianca Jagger-worthy to a sharp, sexy black satin blazer courtesy of (who else) French brand Sandro, the best dressy pant suits for wedding guests are anything but stuffy. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Pulling this makeshift pantsuit together is a fun and whimsical pair of walking sandals. Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Sartorially, the future queen departed from her typical Wimbledon style of dresses and skirts in favor of the bright blue linen pantsuit, which fashion site What Kate Wore identified as being from Gabriela Hearst. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pants suit

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1964, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pants suit was in 1964

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“Pants suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pants%20suit. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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