Synonyms of suitingnext
1
: fabric for suits
2
: a suit of clothes

suiting

2 of 2

present participle of suit entry 2

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Noun
Thom Browne’s signature white, red, and blue stripe can be traced along the inside of the earcups, an homage to the Bemberg lining found in its suiting—one that can be spotted when the headphones lay flat along the wearer’s neck. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 Leather has had a slyly stylish moment in menswear over the past year, too, with the likes of Alexander Skarsgård and Pedro Pascal reaching for it in lieu of more conventional suiting. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026 That sharp, collared neckline, vaguely reminiscent of menswear or suiting, was fastened with a small bow that added a feminine touch. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 This crisply cropped jacket from Theory is polished enough to wear to the office with suiting. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suiting

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of suiting was in 1863

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“Suiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suiting. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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