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- Dictionarysuit/so͞ot/
noun
- 1. a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt: "a pinstriped suit" Similar
- 2. any of the sets distinguished by their pictorial symbols into which a deck of playing cards is divided, in conventional decks comprising spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs.
verb
- 1. be convenient for or acceptable to: "the apartment has two bedrooms—if it suits, you can have one of them" Similar
- 2. go well with or enhance the features, figure, or character of (someone): "the dress didn't suit her" Similar
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1. : a set of garments: such as. a. : an ensemble of two or more usually matching outer garments (such as a jacket, vest, and trousers) businessmen wearing three-piece suits. : a costume to be worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions. gym suits. 2. a. : an action or process in a court for the recovery of a right or claim. b.
a set of clothes made of the same material and usually consisting of a jacket and pants or skirt. A suit is also a set of clothes or a piece of clothing to be worn in a particular situation or for a particular activity: a bathing suit.
Definition of 'suit' suit. (suːt ) Word forms: suits , suiting , suited. 1. countable noun A2. A man's suit consists of a jacket, trousers, and sometimes a waistcoat, all made from the same fabric. ...a dark pin-striped business suit. ...a smart suit and tie. Synonyms: outfit, costume, ensemble, dress More Synonyms of suit. 2. countable noun A2.
Among many other meanings, a suit is a jacket and pants that match — formalwear for men. Suits are well-suited (appropriate) for some jobs and formal events, like a funeral. A suit is also short for a lawsuit — like when you file a suit against a doctor who removed the wrong kidney.
suit. noun. /suːt/ Idioms. a set of clothes made of the same cloth, including a jacket and trousers or a skirt. She was wearing a grey business suit. He is dressed in a formal black suit. They won't let men into the restaurant without a suit and tie. a two-/three-piece suit (= of two/three pieces of clothing) a pinstripe suit.
to be or prove satisfactory, agreeable, or acceptable to; satisfy or please: The arrangements suit me. to provide with a suit, as of clothing or armor; clothe; array. verb (used without object) to be appropriate or suitable; accord.
suit. (so͞ot) n. 1. a. A set of matching outer garments, especially one consisting of a coat with trousers or a skirt, often worn on formal occasions. b. Slang A person, especially an executive, who wears one of these garments at work. 2. An outfit worn for a special activity: a diving suit; a running suit. 3.
SUIT meaning: 1 : a set of clothes that usually consists of a jacket and a skirt or pair of pants that are made out of the same material; 2 : a set of clothes or protective covering that is worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions
SUIT definition: 1. a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material: 2. one of the…. Learn more.
What does the noun suit mean? There are 46 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun suit, 26 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. suit has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
