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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"
- 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"
- 2. go well with or enhance the features, figure, or character of (someone): "the dress didn't suit her"
a. : an ensemble of two or more usually matching outer garments (such as a jacket, vest, and trousers) businessmen wearing three-piece suits. b. : 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.
suit noun [C] (CLOTHES) 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.
a set of men's garments of the same color and fabric, consisting of trousers, a jacket, and sometimes a vest. a similarly matched set consisting of a skirt and jacket, and sometimes a topcoat or blouse, worn by women. any costume worn for some special activity: a running suit. Often suits.
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.
2 days ago · suit in American English. (suːt) noun. 1. a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together. 2. a set of garments of the same color and fabric, consisting of trousers, a jacket, and sometimes a vest. 3. a similarly matched set consisting of a skirt and jacket, and sometimes a topcoat or blouse.
Definition of suit noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. 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.
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.
