dress suit

[dres soot]

noun

1. a formal or semiformal ensemble, typically for a man, with matching jacket and trousers, usually worn with a dress shirt and necktie, sometimes including a vest.

2. a woman’s ensemble for semiformal or professional wear, comprising a jacket or blazer paired with a matching dress or skirt.

dress suit

noun

1. an ensemble of matching formal evening wear

Word History and Origins

Origin of dress suit¹

First recorded in 1800–10