What does "suite" mean?

1. (hotel rooms) a set of connected rooms in a hotel or large building, often with a bedroom and a living area. 2. (software) a collection of computer programs that are sold together and work with each other. 3. (musical pieces) a set of short musical pieces that are played one after another. 4. (furniture) a matching set of furniture, like a sofa and chairs for a living room. 5. (a group of attendants) a group of people who travel with and help an important person.

Is it correct to say "We stayed in a sweet at the hotel."?

No — say "We stayed in a suite at the hotel.". The word 'suite' is pronounced exactly like 'sweet', but the spelling for a set of rooms is 'suite'.

suite

US //ˈswit// suite

1 hotel rooms (n.)
B1 Intermediate

a set of connected rooms in a hotel or large building, often with a bedroom and a living area.

a set of interconnected rooms in a hotel or apartment complex, typically including a private bathroom and sitting area.

Example

The couple booked the honeymoon suite for their first night together.

Example

The executive suite offered a panoramic view of the skyline, featuring a separate boardroom for private consultations.
- apartment
- rooms
Pitfall

We stayed in a sweet at the hotel.

We stayed in a suite at the hotel.

The word 'suite' is pronounced exactly like 'sweet', but the spelling for a set of rooms is 'suite'.
2 software (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Computing

a collection of computer programs that are sold together and work with each other.

a collection of related software applications designed to work together and often sharing a common user interface.

Example

Most offices use a standard suite of programs for writing documents and emails.

Example

The creative suite includes professional tools for photo editing, vector illustration, and video production within a single subscription model.
- package
- bundle

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3 musical pieces (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal Music

a set of short musical pieces that are played one after another.

an ordered series of instrumental or orchestral movements, often based on dance rhythms or extracted from a larger work like a ballet.

Example

The orchestra performed a famous suite from the ballet.

Example

The composer arranged a six-movement suite for solo cello, drawing inspiration from traditional folk dances of the region.
- sequence
- series
4 furniture (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate British English

a matching set of furniture, like a sofa and chairs for a living room.

a matching set of furniture designed for a specific room, such as a dining room or lounge.

Example

They bought a new leather suite for their living room.

Example

The showroom displayed a mahogany dining suite consisting of a large table and eight matching upholstered chairs.
- set
- collection
5 a group of attendants (n.)
C2 Proficiency Formal Literary

a group of people who travel with and help an important person.

a group of attendants or staff accompanying a high-ranking person; a retinue.

Example

The queen arrived at the palace with her suite of advisors.

Example

The ambassador and his suite were ushered into the grand hall under heavy security escort.
- retinue
- entourage
- escort

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French suite. See also the doublet suit.