suiting

noun

suit·​ing ˈsü-tiŋ How to pronounce suiting (audio)
1
: fabric for suits
2
: a suit of clothes

Examples of suiting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Zendaya put a summery spin on suiting while attending the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday in London. Hannah Malach, WWD, 14 July 2024 Power suiting is a staple element of Princess Charlene’s royal wardrobe. Julia Teti, WWD, 28 June 2024 Made of stretchy silk jersey with a v-neckline, a tie waist, and a skirt that hit just below the knee, DVF’s wrap dress was comfortable, lightweight, and universally flattering—a stark contrast to the restrictive clothing and masculine suiting often expected of women in the workforce. Cady Lang, TIME, 25 June 2024 Mango and Victoria Beckham’s collaboration, featuring sleek suiting, sky high heels, and floor-sweeping silk dresses, like this delicate peachy number. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for suiting 

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Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 26 Jul. 2024.

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