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en suite

or en·suite

[ ahn sweet ]

adverb

  1. (of a bathroom) connected to a bedroom; private:

    Each floor contains three double rooms, each with a bathroom en suite.

    The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a large Jacuzzi tub, double sink, and separate shower.

  2. having a private bathroom:

    The 8 en suite bedrooms have been decorated in an attractive traditional style.

  3. included or contained in a room or unit, as at a hotel, motel, etc.:

    Ensuite amenities include large-screen television, microwave, refrigerator, and others.

  4. (of any room) connected to another room so as to form a unit:

    The dining area can be served from the en suite kitchen.

  5. forming or so as to form a themed set:

    The scabbard of this silver dagger is engraved en suite with the hilt, depicting an eagle in flight.



noun

  1. a bathroom connected to a bedroom:

    We’re building an addition for a guest bedroom with ensuite and balcony.

en suite

/ ɑ̃ sɥit /

adverb

  1. as part of a set; forming a unit

    a hotel room with bathroom en suite

“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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Word History and Origins

Origin of en suite1

First recorded in 1770–80; from French en “in” + suite suite ( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of en suite1

C19: literally: in sequence
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Example Sentences

Just off the kitchen, you’ll find the perfect work-from-home office with its own en suite bathroom, deck access and breathtaking river views.

It's spacious, with a queen size bed and an en suite bathroom.

From BBC

His company charges up to £100 per week for an en suite room and access to shared facilities such as kitchens, according to its website.

From BBC

Barbie moved from modest midcentury digs to a place in Malibu, and as she excelled in her various careers, her life necessitated the addition of multicar garages, en suite bathroom jetted tubs and elevators.

From Salon

Harpole designed her own en suite bathroom for two in her Vashon Island home.

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