suiting

noun

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

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The British brand’s suiting channeled dapper English luxury with dedicated cigar pockets on outerwear, along with mismatched velvet slippers adorned with playing card emblems. Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Matching sets have firmly established themselves as the modern alternative to traditional suiting, appearing in everything from shirts and overshirts to bombers paired with coordinated trousers or shorts. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 The latter can ground everything from a vacation-ready dress to office suiting. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 June 2026 The wardrobe moved from bridal softness to sharp tailoring, with couture evening wear, tuxedos, bespoke suiting, ready-to-wear, jewelry and accessories giving the night the feel of a private salon rather than a conventional runway. Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for suiting

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 28 Jun. 2026.

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