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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From smart, snazzy suiting for the office to feline frocks for date night and silk jacquard florals that melt into fringe for grander affairs, Burton has imagined a wardrobe that will meet the pragmatic needs of the wearer while also acknowledging the complexity of their lives. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 The season’s silhouette is a bit narrower with lean skirts and slim suiting at Marni and Jil Sander. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 With a mix of actors from the worlds of both film and television, viewers can expect to see a range of red-carpet fashion, from dramatic, over-the-top dresses to subtle suiting and surprising silhouettes. Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 1 Mar. 2026 Sleek, coordinating suiting and refined separates feel unexpectedly modern and undeniably chic. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Feb. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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