suitor

[ soo-ter ]

noun

1. a man who courts or woos a woman.
2. Law. a petitioner or plaintiff.
3. a person who sues or petitions for anything.
4. Informal. an individual who seeks to buy a business.

suitor

/ ˈsuːtə; ˈsjuːt- /

noun

1. a man who courts a woman; wooer
2. law a person who brings a suit in a court of law; plaintiff
3. rare.
   a person who makes a request or appeal for anything

Word History and Origins

Origin of suitor¹

1250–1300; Middle English s ( e ) utor, suitour < Anglo-French < Latin secūtor, equivalent to secū-, variant stem of sequī to follow + -tor -tor

Word History and Origins

Origin of suitor¹

C13: from Anglo-Norman suter, from Latin secūtor follower, from sequī to follow

Example Sentences

Like with Ohtani, his low cost and highly touted skill set will lead to all sorts of potential suitors.

From Los Angeles Times

And for many who are abandoning dating apps, events like All Hands on Deck are an exciting way to meet potential suitors offline.

From Los Angeles Times

On “The Golden Bachelorette,” the star’s Baby Boomer suitors are bonding as they learn in real time to be open about their feelings at age 70.

From Los Angeles Times

England winger Anthony Gordon, 23, is close to signing a new six-year deal with Newcastle, which will come as a blow to suitors Liverpool.

From BBC

Her squad of 24 suitors range in age from 57 to 69, and include a retired U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• admirer
• beau
• boyfriend
• lover
• paramour