# suiting

/ˈsutɪŋ/ (US) · /sˈuːtɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/suiting
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

cloth made specially for making suits, usually from wool or a wool mix. You see it on labels in fabric shops and tailor shops.

For teachers: 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.

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