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leisure suit

American  

noun

  1. a man's casual suit, consisting of trousers and a matching jacket styled like a shirt, often made in pastel colors.


Etymology

Origin of leisure suit

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75


Example Sentences

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He said Ms Letby was actually wearing a blue Lee Cooper leisure suit at the time.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2023

The time capsule, which was named the world's largest by Guinness World Records in 1977, contains various items belonging to Davisson, including bikini bottoms, an aquamarine leisure suit, and a Chevy Vega with zero miles.

From Salon ● May 28, 2022

He might as well have been in a leisure suit, so ironclad was Pete Carroll’s commitment to keeping his primary meal ticket out of harm’s way.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2021

Louis was last wearing a dark blue leisure suit with black leather zip-up boots or shoes, Nelson said.

From Washington Post ● May 24, 2017

Standing behind us was a guy who looked like a raptor in a leisure suit.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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