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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For heavier items like sweaters or suiting, lay the garments flat on a towel and roll them up to squeeze out the excess water without twisting or distorting the garment. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 Since the 19th century, Savile Row has been a mecca for bespoke men’s suiting, and tailors in the area have created pieces for superstar actors such as Charlie Chaplin, Fred Astaire, Gregory Peck and Daniel Craig. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 As recounted by Vogue, TailoRite initially focused on custom suiting. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 From sleek knitwear and statement outerwear, to modern skirts and suiting, ideal for the office—fresh styling ideas are a reality. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025 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 27 Dec. 2025.

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