pantsuit

noun

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

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Sporting chic midcentury pantsuits (costumes designed by Kärin Kopischke), Charlotte is a clever, confident woman working in an industry dominated by men. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 Sharon Stone glows in a white pantsuit and sunglasses for the premiere of Magnolia's Normal in Los Angeles on April 15. Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Suarez wore a red pantsuit with a large black belt anchoring her middle, while Fam Thiam went with a daring red gown featuring cutouts over her left shoulder and portions of her midriff. ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 For her first public appearance of the year (and the day before her birthday), the princess wore a Roland Mouret pantsuit to visit Charing Cross Hospital in London with William. Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pantsuit

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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 22 Apr. 2026.

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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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