1
: a set of garments: such as
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
b
: recourse or appeal to a feudal superior for justice or redress
3
a
: all the playing cards in a pack bearing the same symbol
b
: all the dominoes bearing the same number
c
: all the cards or counters in a particular suit held by one player
a 5-card suit
d
: the suit led
follow suit
4
slang
: a business executive
—usually used in plural
5
: a group of things forming a unit : suite
—used chiefly of armor, sails, and counters in games
7
archaic
: suite sense 1
suited; suiting; suits
1
: to meet the needs or desires of : please
suits me fine
2
a
: to be proper for : befit
a mood that suits the occasion
b
: to be becoming to
that dress suits you
3
: to outfit with clothes : dress
4
: accommodate, adapt
suit the action to the word
1
: to put on specially required clothing (such as a uniform or protective garb)
—usually used with up
players suiting up for the game
2
: to be in accordance : agree
the position suits with your abilities
3
: to be appropriate or satisfactory
these prices don't suit
Synonyms
Examples of suit in a Sentence
Noun
He wore his gray suit to the job interview.
filed a suit against the company that had manufactured the faulty heater, claiming they were responsible for the fire
Verb
This kind of behavior hardly suits a person of your age.
She gave a serious speech that suited the occasion.
The formal furniture really suited the style of the house.
The job suits her very well.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
In August 2019, Woods, homeless in Los Angeles, went to the bank to tell the national chain — unnamed in the suit — that someone was using his Social Security number to accumulate $130,000 in debt under his identity.
—Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
There are costumes, dresses, suits and personal items from the likes of Humphrey Bogart, Marion Davies, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Greer Garson, Mary Astor, Shirley Temple, Hedy Lamarr, Margaret O’Brien and Mae West.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Vogue’s first-ever photographed cover arrived—a sporty image of a bathing beauty in a red suit by Edward Steichen for Vogue’s July 1, 1932 issue.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
At the time the suit was filed, Lindsay Lujan was a principal at Alexander Elementary.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
The Victorious alum sported a button-up that was the same shade as his counterpart’s gown, complemented with a black pin-stripe suit.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
The suits were filed in San Mateo County on Wednesday and seeks unspecified damages for economic losses related to Jose’s death and Pedro’s injuries, which have required three surgeries and left him unable to work.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Norton Healthcare previously declined to comment on the suit involving a surgeon's inappropriate behavior.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
Brett Berk, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
While Stigma offers a robust range of CBD product lines to suit nearly all tastes and needs, the full spectrum CBD Mint Oil was both the first product Stigma introduced and remains a best-selling item today.
—Cbd Scout, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Here are my favorite mix-and-match separates that suit any type of trip itinerary — both work and play — along with some must-have accessories that'll widen your wardrobe horizons.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
The campaign, shot by photographer pair Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott with styling by Jacob K, finds the two wearing pieces from the new line including a leather dress and denim bustier for Hathaway, and a trench and tailored suiting on Murphy.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Nicole Tallman, the Miami-Dade County poetry ambassador and county mayor’s director of legislative affairs, recalled a conversation with Blanco on who would be best suited to become the next poet laureate.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
Therefore, they are not suited to jobs that don’t make full use of their strengths.
—Goldie Chan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
They can be customized to suit many different tastes.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
From Phoenix Kart Racing Association's challenging outdoor asphalt track to Octane Raceway's high-speed indoor and outdoor circuit, there's an experience to suit every driver.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Noun
Hough, 38, opted for a light blue suit and a colorful lapel pin.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
In August 2019, Woods, homeless in Los Angeles, went to the bank to tell the national chain — unnamed in the suit — that someone was using his Social Security number to accumulate $130,000 in debt under his identity.
—Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
There are costumes, dresses, suits and personal items from the likes of Humphrey Bogart, Marion Davies, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Greer Garson, Mary Astor, Shirley Temple, Hedy Lamarr, Margaret O’Brien and Mae West.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Vogue’s first-ever photographed cover arrived—a sporty image of a bathing beauty in a red suit by Edward Steichen for Vogue’s July 1, 1932 issue.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
At the time the suit was filed, Lindsay Lujan was a principal at Alexander Elementary.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
The Victorious alum sported a button-up that was the same shade as his counterpart’s gown, complemented with a black pin-stripe suit.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
The suits were filed in San Mateo County on Wednesday and seeks unspecified damages for economic losses related to Jose’s death and Pedro’s injuries, which have required three surgeries and left him unable to work.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Norton Healthcare previously declined to comment on the suit involving a surgeon's inappropriate behavior.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
Verb
Sadly, that car had a rather bland white-over-green livery—a color scheme that does not suit my penchant for flash.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
While Stigma offers a robust range of CBD product lines to suit nearly all tastes and needs, the full spectrum CBD Mint Oil was both the first product Stigma introduced and remains a best-selling item today.
—Cbd Scout, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Here are my favorite mix-and-match separates that suit any type of trip itinerary — both work and play — along with some must-have accessories that'll widen your wardrobe horizons.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
The campaign, shot by photographer pair Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott with styling by Jacob K, finds the two wearing pieces from the new line including a leather dress and denim bustier for Hathaway, and a trench and tailored suiting on Murphy.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Nicole Tallman, the Miami-Dade County poetry ambassador and county mayor’s director of legislative affairs, recalled a conversation with Blanco on who would be best suited to become the next poet laureate.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
Therefore, they are not suited to jobs that don’t make full use of their strengths.
—Goldie Chan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
They can be customized to suit many different tastes.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
From Phoenix Kart Racing Association's challenging outdoor asphalt track to Octane Raceway's high-speed indoor and outdoor circuit, there's an experience to suit every driver.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suit. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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suit
1 of 2 noun1
: an action or process in a court for enforcing a right or claim
2
: an act or instance of requesting earnestly
especially
: courtship
3
: a number of things used together : set
4
a
: an outer costume of two or more pieces
b
: a costume to be worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions
gym suit
5
a
: all the cards of one kind (as spades or hearts) in a pack of playing cards
b
: all the dominoes bearing the same number
suit
2 of 2 verb1
: to outfit with clothes : dress
2
: to make suitable : adapt
suit the action to the word
3
a
: to be proper for
a mood that suits the occasion
b
: to be becoming to
that dress suits you
4
: to meet the needs or desires of : please
suits me fine
5
: to be in accordance : agree
the job suits with your abilities
6
: to be appropriate or satisfactory
these prices do not suit
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