pantsuit

noun

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 adjective

Examples of pantsuit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Fanning rocks a blue pantsuit at Nice Airport for her travel day on May 23 amid Cannes Film Festival. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024 So began the pantsuit, a fashion item that coincided with more women in the workplace and in politics, too. Ed Martin, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2024 Making an outfit change from their first outing, Meghan arrived wearing a white pantsuit from Altuzarra, while Harry dressed in a teal green suit – the colors of the Nigerian flag. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024 Available in colors ranging from neutral to jewel-tone, this relaxed pantsuit can take you from work to weekend with a switch of accessories. Paula Lee, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2024 Before leaving for the courtroom, the reality star snapped a quick mirror selfie wearing a peach pantsuit and sporting beachy waves in her hair. Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 Constructed from a flowy chiffon material, this pantsuit has a formal appearance that rivals many traditional dresses. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024 Here enters Vice President Kamala Harris, a woman who has largely built her image on well-fit pantsuits and not much else. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024 Ultimately, the characters’ motivations, like their titular instinct, are weakly delineated, but viewers are well-advised not to worry their pretty little heads about any of that and just concentrate on the pantsuits. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pantsuit was in 1964

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“Pantsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pantsuit. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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pantsuit

noun
pant·​suit ˈpant-ˌsüt How to pronounce pantsuit (audio)
: a woman's outfit consisting usually of a long jacket and pants made of the same material

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