pantsuit
noun
pant·suit
ˈpant-ˌsüt 
: a woman's ensemble consisting usually of a long jacket and pants of the same material
Examples of pantsuit in a Sentence
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See: Sofia Richie Grainge in her Elle Woods pantsuit and Kendall Jenner in her vintage Galliano.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
In fact, out of eight days of engagements in September so far, Kate opted for a pantsuit on five occasions and a combination of pants and a blazer two times.
—Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
Kate and William stepped up into elevated royal roles as the Prince and Princess of Wales following the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022, and one style insider says that Kate’s penchant for pantsuits reflects a new perspective.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
Played by Idara Victor, Tina has a style that is often associated with the Black working women of the ‘70s: bright pantsuits, gorgeous gowns for outings, and patterned wrap dresses à la Diane Von Furstenberg.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 19 Oct. 2023
To meet students at Nottingham Trent University on Wednesday, Kate steered away from her month-long repeat of ‘business-like’ pantsuits and opted for coordinating separates with a chic matching midi-skirt and sweater.
—Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
In November 1970, a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle researched an article on maitre d’s at fancy restaurants refusing to seat women in pantsuits.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2023
Jennifer Lawrence also strolled around the Big Apple in a pair of ultra-billowy bottoms in a deep navy color, while Kate Middleton opted for a beige blazer and pantsuit set while meeting the Streets of Growth staff in London.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
In 1993, Sens. Carol Moseley-Braun and Barbara Mikulski wore their pantsuits to the Senate floor.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2023
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
In fact, out of eight days of engagements in September so far, Kate opted for a pantsuit on five occasions and a combination of pants and a blazer two times.
—Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
Kate and William stepped up into elevated royal roles as the Prince and Princess of Wales following the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022, and one style insider says that Kate’s penchant for pantsuits reflects a new perspective.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
Played by Idara Victor, Tina has a style that is often associated with the Black working women of the ‘70s: bright pantsuits, gorgeous gowns for outings, and patterned wrap dresses à la Diane Von Furstenberg.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 19 Oct. 2023
To meet students at Nottingham Trent University on Wednesday, Kate steered away from her month-long repeat of ‘business-like’ pantsuits and opted for coordinating separates with a chic matching midi-skirt and sweater.
—Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
In November 1970, a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle researched an article on maitre d’s at fancy restaurants refusing to seat women in pantsuits.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2023
Jennifer Lawrence also strolled around the Big Apple in a pair of ultra-billowy bottoms in a deep navy color, while Kate Middleton opted for a beige blazer and pantsuit set while meeting the Streets of Growth staff in London.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
In 1993, Sens. Carol Moseley-Braun and Barbara Mikulski wore their pantsuits to the Senate floor.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2023
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1964, in the meaning defined above
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pantsuit
noun
pant·suit
ˈpant-ˌsüt
: a woman's outfit consisting usually of a long jacket and pants made of the same material
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