suiting

noun

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

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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 The actress wore a fresh take on suiting, which has been trending on the red carpet in recent months, while at the Sundance Institute gala. Marissa Muller, WWD, 25 Jan. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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