suiting

noun

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

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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 This shift toward rich, saturated hues brings a fresh sense of vibrancy to traditional suiting, signaling a move towards powerful yet sophisticated dressing. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 Kay’s double-breasted suiting for Mescal — always without a necktie — landed him as GQ’s Most Stylish Person of 2024. Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025 One group, however, chose to make a more visual statement through the power of pink suiting. Leah Dolan, CNN, 5 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.

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