suiting

noun

suit·​ing ˈsü-tiŋ How to pronounce suiting (audio)
1
: fabric for suits
2
: a suit of clothes

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This fall, wear the staple with a cozy piece of knitwear and a pair of stirrup leggings, oversized suiting or a classic white t-shirt and denim pairing—the stylistic opportunities are endless. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 Looking back over the course of Harris’s presidential campaign, power suiting has been the vice president’s go-to style choice. Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024 Next year, a landmark exhibition on Black suiting and sartorial codes will serve as the inspiration for fashion’s biggest night out. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 For Underwood, choosing pieces with tulle and fringe elements for her power suiting moment gave the style a touch of whimsy. Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for suiting 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of suiting was in 1863

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“Suiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suiting. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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