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suiting

American  
[soo-ting] / ˈsu tɪŋ /

noun

  1. fabric for making suits.


suiting British  
/ ˈsuːtɪŋ, ˈsjuːt- /

noun

  1. a fabric used for suits

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of suiting

First recorded in 1530–40; suit + -ing 1

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“I just remember Tommy saying, ‘I’ll meet you out there,’ and suiting up.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 14, 2026

As well as suiting her needs, the aviary was also designed to give the flock more space and more opportunities for free flight.

From BBC Dec. 9, 2025

Our critic explained that “While ‘superfine’ is a tailor’s term for the best wool suiting fabric, in the context of this show it is also dandiacal black vernacular for ‘stylin’ out.’”

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 19, 2025

Browne, the fashion designer known for his shrunken suiting, recently opened two new stores on the Upper East Side, joining other labels like Khaite, Toteme, Kallmeyer and Ulla Johnson, which all had flagships downtown first.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 15, 2025

Thalia turned to help some of the Aphrodite kids, who were having trouble suiting up their armor without breaking their nails.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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