pants suit

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noun (1)

Synonyms of pants suitnext
: pantsuit

pantsuit

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noun (2)

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
ˈpant-ˌsü-təd How to pronounce pantsuit (audio)
adjective

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The variations of embellished mini dresses, column gowns and pant suits on the runways this season served as proof. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Bow ties, T-shirts, dresses, pant suits, baby strollers and flower beds also sported the patriotic colors. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Noun
Letizia donned a white Armani pantsuit for the special occasion. — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Pulling this makeshift pantsuit together is a fun and whimsical pair of walking sandals. — Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pants suit

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Noun (1)

1964, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pants suit was in 1964

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