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suit of clothes

Other forms: suits of clothes

Definitions of suit of clothes
  1. noun
    a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
    synonyms: suit
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    types:
    business suit
    a suit of clothes traditionally worn by businessmen
    double-breasted suit
    a suit with a double-breasted jacket
    pinstripe
    a suit made from a fabric with very thin stripes
    single-breasted suit
    a suit having a single-breasted jacket
    slack suit
    casual dress consisting of slacks and matching jacket
    zoot suit
    a flashy suit of extreme cut
    pants suit, pantsuit
    a pair of pants and a matching jacket worn by women
    three-piece suit
    a business suit consisting of a jacket and vest and trousers
    lounge suit, two-piece, two-piece suit
    a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers
    type of:
    garment
    an article of clothing
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