pantsuit

noun

pant·​suit ˈpant-ˌsüt How to pronounce pantsuit (audio)
: a woman's ensemble consisting usually of a long jacket and pants of the same material
pantsuited adjective

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In a document detailing the dress code obtained by Rolling Stone, the company required men to wear suits and women to wear skirts, dresses, or pantsuits; in addition, all employees were instructed to keep their shoes shined at all times. Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024 Colors Bran and Rum Raisin were spotted on multiple runways, as well as on Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently wore a khaki Chloé pantsuit at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Nov. 2024 The actor wore a black suit and rust tie and O’Toole wore a coordinated look — a pantsuit with a cream blouse. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Then again, think of the scandal that would arise if she were caught in a sequined pantsuit at an Alamo Drafthouse? Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pantsuit 

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pantsuit was in 1964

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“Pantsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pantsuit. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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pantsuit

noun
pant·​suit ˈpant-ˌsüt How to pronounce pantsuit (audio)
: a woman's outfit consisting usually of a long jacket and pants made of the same material

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