Suit

/suːt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A set of clothes, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers, worn together.

He wore a sharp suit to the job interview.

A lawsuit or legal action.

The company is facing a suit for breach of contract.

A group of playing cards of the same kind, such as hearts, diamonds, clubs, or spades.

She has three cards in the same suit, making a flush.

verb

To be appropriate or acceptable for someone or something.

This dress suits her perfectly.

To make a suit of clothes for someone.

The tailor will suit you in a custom-made outfit.

Middle English, from Old French 'suite', meaning 'following' or 'sequence', which derives from Latin 'sequi', meaning 'to follow'.

suit up

To dress in formal clothing, especially a suit.

suit one's needs

To fulfill someone's requirements or preferences.

make a suit

To file a legal complaint in a court.

suitcase

A case for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling.

suitor

A person who is seeking to marry or form a romantic relationship with someone.

A businessman or executive, especially one who is perceived as shut-off or formal.

He used to be a rebel, but now he's just another suit.

A lawyer or legal representative.

Call your favorite suit; we need legal advice.