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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

It was one of those on the Swiss plan, with many compartments opening into one another en suite.

Then the hat en suite, pale-grey lisse, white feather and brilliant buckle.

This new and elegant hotel contains 490 splendidly furnished rooms, single and en suite, and all modern improvements.

She had on a white transparent bonnet, and light muslin dress all en suite.

Equally forbidden ground is M. Platzoff's bedroom, and a small study beyond, all en suite.

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