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Suit

UK /["/suːt/"]/US /["/suːt/"]/

Definition

a set of clothes made of the same cloth, including a jacket and trousers or a skirt

In simple words: A set of clothes, usually a jacket and pants, worn together.

Examples

  • He wore a new suit to the wedding.
  • The lawyer filed a suit against the company.
  • I bought a business suit for my job interview.
  • She chose a red suit for the fashion show.
  • A deck suit in cards can be hearts or diamonds.
  • The businessman always selects a tailored suit for meetings.
  • After losing the case, the suit took a toll on him mentally.
  • Each suit in the deck has a different symbol.
  • He decided to sue his neighbor, leading to a legal suit.

Usage notes

Used in both formal and casual contexts. Suitable for business, weddings, and formal events, but may feel out of place in casual settings. Be careful not to confuse 'suit' with 'suit up', which means to dress formally.

Grammar pattern

suit + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'suit' as a 'carefully tailored outfit' to remember how formal it is.

Collocations

  • designer
  • elegant
  • immaculate
  • coat
  • jacket
  • pants
  • in a suit
  • a suit and tie
  • a suit of armour/​armor
  • a suit of clothes
  • designer
  • elegant
  • immaculate
  • coat
  • jacket
  • pants
  • in a suit
  • a suit and tie
  • a suit of armour/​armor
  • a suit of clothes
  • civil
  • class-action
  • paternity
  • bring
  • file
  • be involved in
  • in a/​the suit
  • suit against
  • suit over

Synonyms

  • outfit
  • ensemble
  • costume
  • garb

Antonyms

  • casual wear
  • informal attire

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'suite', which refers to a set of rooms.
  • Using 'suit' to refer to clothing that isn't a matching set.
  • Incorrectly saying 'suits' when discussing a single outfit.