suiting

noun

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

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George, meanwhile, looked dapper in a black suit and striped navy, white, and red tie—a look in keeping with his father’s own sharp suiting. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025 The runway placed bows and soft ruching against precise suiting; Olsen’s look follows that brief almost literally. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025 In what ways has Wing suiting impacted your work and vice versa? Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2025 With the photographs, beloved quotes from figures such as the founder of fashion retailer Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, and emotional ephemera not limited to eloquent caftans plus chic suiting, chosen to be displayed, each item was handpicked due to its sentimental meaning to Talley. Essence, 4 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 16 Nov. 2025.

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