Suit: meaning, definitions and examples

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suit

 

[ suːt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

formal attire

A set of clothes made of the same fabric, consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt.

Synonyms

attire, ensemble, outfit

Examples of usage

  • He wore a smart suit to the interview.
  • The bride looked stunning in her wedding suit.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

A legal action or process by which a person or organization demands that another person or organization in a court of law either do something or refrain from doing something.

Synonyms

case, lawsuit, legal action

Examples of usage

  • The company filed a suit against their former employee for breach of contract.
  • He threatened to bring a suit for defamation.
Context #3 | Verb

to be acceptable or convenient

Be convenient for or acceptable to.

Synonyms

be acceptable, be convenient, fit

Examples of usage

  • Working from home suits her lifestyle.
  • The new schedule doesn't suit everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "suit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terno

🇮🇳 सूट

🇩🇪 Anzug

🇮🇩 setelan

🇺🇦 костюм

🇵🇱 garnitur

🇯🇵 スーツ

🇫🇷 costume

🇪🇸 traje

🇹🇷 takım elbise

🇰🇷 정장

🇸🇦 بدلة

🇨🇿 oblek

🇸🇰 oblek

🇨🇳 西装

🇸🇮 obleka

🇮🇸 föt

🇰🇿 костюм

🇬🇪 კოსტუმი

🇦🇿 kostyum

🇲🇽 traje

Etymology

The word 'suit' originated from the Old French word 'suite', meaning 'a following, a series'. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to a set of matching clothes. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, including legal actions and the idea of being appropriate or convenient. Today, 'suit' is a versatile word with both sartorial and legal connotations.

See also: suitability, suitable, suitably, suite, suitor, unsuitability, unsuitable, unsuitably, unsuited.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,481, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.