suiting

noun

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

Examples of suiting in a Sentence

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In power suiting, Biden’s penchant for the monochrome trend aligns with suited styles. Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024 Highlights include pinstriped fabrics modeled after traditional suiting. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 First Lady Jill Biden merged the 2024 monochrome and power suiting trends for an event in the Rose Garden at the White House on Monday in Washington, D.C. Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024 This fall, wear the staple with a cozy piece of knitwear and a pair of stirrup leggings, oversized suiting or a classic white t-shirt and denim pairing—the stylistic opportunities are endless. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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