lounge suit

American  

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a man's suit appropriate for informal occasions.

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lounge suit British  

noun

1. the customary suit of matching jacket and trousers worn by men for the normal business day

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Etymology

Origin of lounge suit

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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lounge suit

One of the more eye-catching was an all-in-one fluffy lounge suit called the Slouch Pouch, worth $100.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

“The recommendation was that we wear either a morning suit or a lounge suit with decorations,” he said.

From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2022

When Obama hailed Sanders as “the bright new face of the Democratic party”, the white-haired, 74-year-old leftwinger, wearing a lounge suit instead of a tuxedo, rose to acknowledge audience applause.

From The Guardian ● May 1, 2016

The Speaker's waistcoat, cuffs and winged collar were abandoned by John Bercow when he took up the post in 2010, who preferred instead a lounge suit and tie under his black gown.

From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2015

The lounge suit in summer is of blue flannel or very light cheviot or tweed.

From The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men by Germain, Walter