suite

noun

ˈswēt 

sense 2d is also

ˈsüt 

1

: retinue

especially : the personal staff accompanying a ruler, diplomat, or dignitary on official business

2

: a group of things forming a unit or constituting a collection : set: such as

a

: a group of rooms occupied as a unit

b(1)

: a 17th and 18th century instrumental musical form consisting of a series of dances in the same or related keys

(2)

: a modern instrumental composition in several movements of different character

(3)

: a long orchestral concert arrangement in suite form of material drawn from a longer work (such as a ballet)

c

: a collection of minerals or rocks having some characteristic in common (such as type or origin)

d

: a set of matched furniture

e

: a set of computer programs designed to work together and usually sold as a single unit

Synonyms

• cortege
• cortège
• entourage
• following
• posse
• retinue
• tail
• train

Examples of suite in a Sentence

a suite of offices on the fifth floor

The executive suite is on the top floor.

She checked into a suite.

We stayed in the hotel's honeymoon suite.

The orchestra will be performing a suite.

Recent Examples on the Web

Finally, the Blender Benchmark tests each system in the open-source Blender 3D content creation suite for modeling, animation, simulation, and compositing. —PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024

These residences offer direct elevator entry, views of Central Park and the city skyline, and generous walk-in closets in the primary suites. —Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024

Elsewhere is a bar/parlor room, as well as an inviting primary suite that comes complete with a Juliette balcony, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath flaunting dual vanities and a large shower. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024

Waymo’s strategy involves a comprehensive suite of sensors, including lidar, radar, and optical cameras, which work together to ensure a multi-layered view of the driving environment. —Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French siute, suite — more at suit entry 1

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing suite

• bridal suite
• en suite
• hospitality suite
• three-piece suite

Kids Definition

suite

noun

ˈswēt 

 sense 2c is also  ˈsüt

1

: the personal staff accompanying a ruler, diplomat, or dignitary on official business

2

: a group of things forming a unit or making up a collection: as

a

: a group of rooms occupied as a unit

b

: a piece of music for an orchestra usually consisting of several independent pieces written in the form of special dances or taken as selections from a larger work (as a ballet)

c

: a set of matched furniture for a room

a bedroom suite

Medical Definition

suite

noun

ˈswēt 

: a group of rooms in a medical facility dedicated to a specified function or specialty

a surgical suite