pants suit

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pantsuit

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pant·​suit ˈpant-ˌsüt How to pronounce pantsuit (audio)
: a woman's ensemble consisting usually of a long jacket and pants of the same material
pantsuited adjective

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Noun
The more private Trump has been leaning into pant suits – a fashion favorite – in recent months. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Mar. 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
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Salma Hayek Salma Hayek made a statement in a red pantsuit at the opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 To bid the royals farewell a few days later, the first lady slipped into a more casual version go-to black-and-white pantsuit. Morgan Evans, USA Today, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pants suit

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

1964, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1964, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Jun. 2026.

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