Suit Definition & Meaning
suit
- noun
- a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color; "they buried him in his best suit"
- a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord"
- (slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit; "all the suits care about is the bottom line"
- a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship"
- a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
- playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color; "a flush is five cards in the same suit"; "in bridge you must follow suit"; "what suit is trumps?"
- verb
- be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
- be agreeable or acceptable; "This time suits me"
- accord or comport with; "This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!"
- enhance the appearance of; "Mourning becomes Electra"; "This behavior doesn't suit you!"
"Suit" in song lyrics
See how suit is used in real songs:
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"With ya long boots and ya g-string suit"
95 South — Whoot, There It Is (Club Style) -
"I'm on you like a cheap suit"
Aceyalone — Too to the Max -
"In the church should we all wear one polyester suit"
The Ambassador f/ J.R. — My Clothes, My Hair
Words that rhyme with suit
Usage tips for "suit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "suit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for suit to find words that pair well.