suite

noun

ˈswēt 

sense 2d is also

ˈsüt 

1

: retinue

especially : the personal staff accompanying a ruler, diplomat, or dignitary on official business

2

: a group of things forming a unit or constituting a collection : set: such as

a

: a group of rooms occupied as a unit

b(1)

: a 17th and 18th century instrumental musical form consisting of a series of dances in the same or related keys

(2)

: a modern instrumental composition in several movements of different character

(3)

: a long orchestral concert arrangement in suite form of material drawn from a longer work (such as a ballet)

c

: a collection of minerals or rocks having some characteristic in common (such as type or origin)

d

: a set of matched furniture

e

: a set of computer programs designed to work together and usually sold as a single unit

Synonyms

• cortege
• cortège
• entourage
• following
• posse
• retinue
• tail
• train

Examples of suite in a Sentence

a suite of offices on the fifth floor

The executive suite is on the top floor.

She checked into a suite.

We stayed in the hotel's honeymoon suite.

The orchestra will be performing a suite.

Recent Examples on the Web

The new flights to Madrid and Edinburgh will operate on JetBlue's A321-series aircraft, which feature JetBlue's Mint premium experience, consisting of private suites and restaurant-style small plates. —Brian Dillon, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024

Sequestered down a hallway are four bedrooms, including one that’s been converted into an office and a primary suite that comes with a walk-in closet/dressing area and a bath spotlighted by a large rainfall shower, while the lower level holds a spacious family room that flows outside. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024

Ultimately, the International Atomic Energy Agency referred the issue to the UN Security Council, resulting in an unprecedented suite of multinational economic sanctions on Iran. —Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024

Their primary bedroom, meant to evoke a luxurious hotel suite, is perhaps the most seductive space of all, enrobed in tones of silvery gray from the plush wall-to-wall carpet to the wall niche hand-gilded in silver leaf. —Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French siute, suite — more at suit entry 1

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing suite

• bridal suite
• en suite
• hospitality suite
• three-piece suite

Kids Definition

suite

noun

ˈswēt 

 sense 2c is also  ˈsüt

1

: the personal staff accompanying a ruler, diplomat, or dignitary on official business

2

: a group of things forming a unit or making up a collection: as

a

: a group of rooms occupied as a unit

b

: a piece of music for an orchestra usually consisting of several independent pieces written in the form of special dances or taken as selections from a larger work (as a ballet)

c

: a set of matched furniture for a room

a bedroom suite

Medical Definition

suite

noun

ˈswēt 

: a group of rooms in a medical facility dedicated to a specified function or specialty

a surgical suite