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

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The mother-daughter duo dressed to impress, with Kidman in a black pantsuit with a blue shirt underneath, and Sunday Rose in a fun light teal shorts set. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Hillary Clinton popped with patriotic pride in a fiery red pantsuit on Saturday at the White House, where she was bestowed with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Wwd Staff, WWD, 4 Jan. 2025 As for the kids, Angelica donned a classic black and white pantsuit, while Jessie wore a metallic dress. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Mama Tina Knowles served as a calming presence on the carpet for her granddaughter and looked beautiful in a chic pantsuit. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pantsuit 

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 21 Jan. 2025.

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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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