pantsuit

noun

pant·​suit ˈpant-ˌsüt 

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

pantsuited

ˈpant-ˌsü-təd 

adjective

Examples of pantsuit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sparkling metallic accents and starry motifs light up a halter dress, a sophisticated pajama pantsuit or a sheer chiffon gown with billowing sleeves, and sequins shine on a short sleeveless dress through a festive lens. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

In March, Mattel dolled up Williams in honor of International Women’s Day, putting the toy in a smart hounds tooth pantsuit and pearls to highlight her entrepreneurial side. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Five years ago, LSU brought Kim Mulkey in to resuscitate its women’s basketball program, ignoring the controversy that trailed her like a train of sequins off one of her gaudy pantsuits. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

While promoting the Netflix film Remarkably Bright Creatures, the actress wore a white pantsuit with Jimmy Choo Lace Low-Top Trainers. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pantsuit

• acute
• aleut
• astute
• beetroot
• breadfruit
• cheroot
• commute
• compute
• confute
• dilute
• dispute
• elute

Kids Definition

pantsuit

noun

pant·​suit ˈpant-ˌsüt 

: a woman's outfit consisting usually of a long jacket and pants made of the same material