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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Where players were once expected to cosplay as corporate executives, often opting for feminine pantsuits or dresses, some women began breaking the mold. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025 The princess looked lovely in a gray, two-piece pantsuit for the occasion. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025 The first lady joined President Donald Trump, donning a power pantsuit paired with a white undershirt, an oversized belt and tan stilettos. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 These included sportiness, a touch of militarism, some great pantsuits, romantic flourishes, legginess (often via bike shorts), fun with foulards and tassels, and new takes on the Ivy look. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pantsuit

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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 20 Sep. 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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