suiting

[ soo-ting ]

noun

1. fabric for making suits.

suiting

/ ˈsuːtɪŋ; ˈsjuːt- /

noun

1. a fabric used for suits

Other Words From

• un·suiting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of suiting¹

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

Example Sentences

Not only has the FC Dallas midfielder played for the U.S. national team, but he has hopes of suiting up in the Olympic Games this summer.

From Los Angeles Times

“Age and experience were suiting him,” Mr. Yeo told The Times.

From New York Times

“Age and experience were suiting him,” he said.

From New York Times

“We still feel confident and comfortable regardless who is suiting up. So, yeah, we know how good we can be. We’re greatly coached. We got a great locker room. We got more than enough.”

From Los Angeles Times

It pales to Santos as well, whose right lat strain has halted any hard timetable on him suiting up for the M’s.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• become
• befit
• conform
• correspond
• enhance
• fit
• flatter
• go with
• gratify
• please
• satisfy
• serve