suiting

noun

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

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Think unconventional suiting styles like a shaggy Sacai suit, a puffer-material Yohji two-piece, and a Willy Chavarria blazer in his favorite hue—green, of course. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 For one, these two-piece sets are all about comfort and ease unlike more formal suiting. Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025 Some suiting made its way down the runway in a dark gray hue with lace detailing around the wrists and breastbone. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025 From a unique take on traditional suiting seen on Devonta Smith to bold prints on Pat Surtain II, each game-day look was a winning choice in its own right. Taylor Anderson, Vogue, 9 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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