Suite: meaning, definitions and examples

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suite

 

[ swiːt ]

Noun
Touring
Context #1 | Noun

hotel

A set of rooms designated for one person or a group of people to stay in, typically in a hotel.

Synonyms

accommodation, apartment

Examples of usage

  • The hotel suite had a living room, bedroom, and bathroom.
  • We booked a suite for our family vacation.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A set of matching garments typically consisting of a jacket and skirt or trousers.

Synonyms

ensemble, outfit

Examples of usage

  • She wore a stylish pantsuit to the business meeting.
  • The designer showcased a collection of elegant suits at the fashion show.

Translations

Translations of the word "suite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suíte

🇮🇳 सूट

🇩🇪 Suite

🇮🇩 suite

🇺🇦 люкс

🇵🇱 apartament

🇯🇵 スイート

🇫🇷 suite

🇪🇸 suite

🇹🇷 süit

🇰🇷 스위트

🇸🇦 جناح

🇨🇿 apartmá

🇸🇰 apartmán

🇨🇳 套房

🇸🇮 apartma

🇮🇸 svíta

🇰🇿 люкс

🇬🇪 ლუქსი

🇦🇿 lüks

🇲🇽 suite

Etymology

The word 'suite' originated from Old French 'suite', meaning 'a following, a series'. It was first used in the context of a series of rooms in the 17th century. Over time, the term expanded to include a set of matching garments, especially in the world of fashion.

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

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