suiting

noun

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

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The collection also include linen suiting, cotton high gauge knits, water repellent nylon outerwear and silk-linen tops. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025 Those who want to lean into a little more sparkle, as Olivia Wilde did with diamond studs, will find their perfect match to style back to cool suiting or evening apparel for a night on the town. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 Menswear vests are also a staple for the coming spring season, a continuation of the suiting that was so popular in 2024. Sam Reed, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025 Immediately a theme of sensuality is present on the runway with models dressed in textured suiting, suit dresses, and matching power sets. Essence, 8 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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