pantsuit

noun

pant·​suit ˈpant-ˌsüt How to pronounce pantsuit (audio)
: a woman's ensemble consisting usually of a long jacket and pants of the same material
pantsuited adjective

Examples of pantsuit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Minutes later, Harris walked onto her podium to rapturous applause — also in a blue pantsuit. Leah Dolan, CNN, 31 July 2024 Twain — who typically shows off her toned legs in shorts, skirts or fun pantsuits — took center stage in a floor-length flowy dress for Bocelli’s big event. Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024 At the center of a simple but colorful stage stands the 30-year-old Tomlinson, the picture of calm, in a pantsuit that manages to toe the line between professional and hip. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 July 2024 On her first The Tonight Show appearance, in 1982, Dr. Ruth, dressed in a red pantsuit, her hair a ginger cloud floating around an elfin face, sat down with Carson. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pantsuit 

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pantsuit was in 1964

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“Pantsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pantsuit. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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pantsuit

noun
pant·​suit ˈpant-ˌsüt How to pronounce pantsuit (audio)
: a woman's outfit consisting usually of a long jacket and pants made of the same material

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