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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In the early 1980s, Saint Phalle created a namesake perfume with a bottle featuring a sculpted snake; in turn, Bohan made for Saint Phalle a shimmering gold pantsuit and headpiece inspired by her serpent to wear for the perfume’s launch event (which Warhol hosted). Dana Thomas, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025 Tori Kelly also went with a black ensemble, wearing a black, sparkling pantsuit. Janelle Ash, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025 Joyner climbed the podium in a black pantsuit adorned with clusters of brilliant silver sequins and a marvelous tulle train. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025 Garner stepped out on the streets of Los Angeles in black penny loafers with wide-leg jeans and a gray sweater, while Fonda dressed up a fun pair of leopard-print loafers with a plum-colored pantsuit at a conference appearance. Clint Davis, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pantsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Apr. 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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