pantsuit

noun

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

Examples of pantsuit in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pantsuit was in 1964

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“Pantsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pantsuit. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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pantsuit

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

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