business suit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of business suit
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Munir -- in a Western business suit rather than army fatigues -- visited Washington with Sharif last year after a flare-up in hostilities between Pakistan and India in divided Kashmir.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
He represents warlordism in a business suit instead of a thawb.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025
He continued to prosecute it as a civilian, trading his uniform for a business suit.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024
Dressed for dysfunction: Returning to Manhattan, Rachel continues to wear her business suit blazer, a remnant of her now-destroyed career, when she slumps, dazed, on a bench in Central Park.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2023
Her mother was standing in the shadow of the bleachers on the opposite side of the gym, with her business suit and her long blond hair.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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