Word
suiting
Phoneticssuit·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsutɪŋ/
UK/sˈuːtɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. cloth made specially for making suits, usually from wool or a wool mix. You see it on labels in fabric shops and tailor shops.
n. woven fabric manufactured specifically for tailoring suits and jackets, typically wool or a wool blend. Distinguished from general apparel cloth by weight, durability and a smooth tailored finish.
Examples
“He buys fine wool suiting for his new suit.”
“The tailor shows her three rolls of Italian suiting before they choose a dark grey cloth.”
“The merchant prided himself on stocking English suiting woven from long-staple wool that held its crease through years of daily wear.”
Examples
simple
“He buys fine wool suiting for his new suit.”
contextual
“The tailor shows her three rolls of Italian suiting before they choose a dark grey cloth.”
complex
“The merchant prided himself on stocking English suiting woven from long-staple wool that held its crease through years of daily wear.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “suiting” in context.
Verb
01. cut suiting
“The cutter can cut suiting precisely to avoid wasting fabric.”
verb + noun
02. make from suiting
“The blazer was made from suiting woven in Yorkshire.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
03. fine suiting
“The tailor showed us rolls of fine suiting in navy and charcoal.”
adj + noun
04. italian suiting
“The shop specialises in expensive Italian suiting for bespoke suits.”
adj + noun
05. lightweight suiting
“He chose a lightweight suiting for a summer wedding in Seville.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. bolt of suiting
“The merchant unrolled a bolt of suiting for inspection.”
noun + prep + noun
07. length of suiting
“She bought a length of suiting to have a suit made.”
noun + prep + noun
08. range of suiting
“The store carries a wide range of suiting in different weights.”
noun + prep + noun
09. a bolt of striped suiting
“The tailor selected a bolt of striped suiting for the display.”
10. a length of suiting
“He ordered a length of suiting for a three-piece suit.”
11. fine italian suiting
“His jacket was cut from fine Italian suiting.”
12. lightweight summer suiting
“She recommended lightweight summer suiting for hot climates.”
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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