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

Say goodbye to the human driver and hello to 95 kilograms of computers and a whole suite of sensors. —Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024

The hotel will add 40 new bedrooms, including two grand suites, four junior suites, eight deluxe rooms, and 26 classic double/twin rooms. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024

With 1,408 cabins, 86% featuring balconies, plus luxurious suites and solo accommodations, the new ship will carry up to 2,700 guests. —David Nikel, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

There’s a restaurant and food court on-site, and the resort’s one- and two-bedroom suites have kitchens, whirlpool baths, and fireplaces in the living room. —Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 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