en suite

Or en·suite

[ahn sweet]

adverb

1. (of a bathroom) connected to a bedroom; private.

   Each floor contains three double rooms, each with a bathroom en suite.

   The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a large Jacuzzi tub, double sink, and separate shower.

2. having a private bathroom.

   The 8 en suite bedrooms have been decorated in an attractive traditional style.

3. included or contained in a room or unit, as at a hotel, motel, etc..

   Ensuite amenities include large-screen television, microwave, refrigerator, and others.

4. (of any room) connected to another room so as to form a unit.

   The dining area can be served from the en suite kitchen.

5. forming or so as to form a themed set.

   The scabbard of this silver dagger is engraved en suite with the hilt, depicting an eagle in flight.

noun

1. a bathroom connected to a bedroom.

   We’re building an addition for a guest bedroom with ensuite and balcony.

en suite

/ ɑ̃ sɥit /

adverb

1. as part of a set; forming a unit

   a hotel room with bathroom en suite

Word History and Origins

Origin of en suite¹

First recorded in 1770–80; from French en “in” + suite suite ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of en suite¹

C19: literally: in sequence

Example Sentences

The main house spans over 7,000 square feet and contains five en suite bedrooms.

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In addition, there’s a 945-square-foot guesthouse with an en suite bedroom, a sizable living room, a kitchen, and a two-car garage.

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Hargitay jolts up, this time lugging the laptop into an en suite bathroom.

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"I can now buy an en suite," he joked after Saturday's fight.

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According to the listing, it has top-end appliances and European Oak Select Grade hardwood and heated floors in the en suite bath and a wet bar in the basement.

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