pantsuit

American  

[pant-soot] / ˈpæntˌsut /

Or pants suit

noun

1. a woman's suit consisting of slacks and a matching jacket.

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pantsuit British  

/ -ˌsuːt, ˈpæntˌsjuːt /

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): trouser suit.  a woman's suit of a jacket or top and trousers

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Etymology

Origin of pantsuit

First recorded in 1960–65; pant ² + suit

Example Sentences

There was an accountant in a suit and an obstetrician in a red pantsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

In 2017 at Trump's first inauguration she wore an all white and cream Ralph Lauren pantsuit - the outfit that clearly makes her feel most battle-ready and professional.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

The progress-implying optimism of the white pantsuit, a nod to the suffragists, seems inadequate to the occasion.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024

And one can’t forget Hillary Clinton, who wore — a purple pantsuit?

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

When Colin got downstairs, he saw that Hollis was up already—or maybe she'd just stayed up all night—and dressed in a pink pantsuit.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green