pants suit
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Definition
Noun: A woman's suit consisting of a pair of trousers and a matching jacket, worn as a single outfit.
Usage
The term "pants suit" refers specifically to the complete ensemble. It is a compound noun used as a singular unit to describe this type of formal or business attire for women. * She wore a stylish black pants suit to the interview. * The designer's new collection features several elegant pants suits.
Advanced Usage
- As a fashion staple: The pants suit is often discussed in contexts of professional women's fashion and as a symbol of androgynous or powerful style.
- The pants suit became a powerful statement in women's professional wardrobes.
Variants and Related Words
- Pantsuit (Noun): A common alternative spelling, written as one word.
- She prefers wearing a pantsuit to a skirt suit.
- Trouser suit (Noun): A synonym more commonly used in British English.
- Her tweed trouser suit was perfect for the London weather.
Synonyms
- Trouser suit (chiefly British)
- Pant suit (variant spelling)
Notes on Meaning
This term specifically denotes a matching set. Wearing a non-matching jacket with trousers would not typically be called a "pants suit." It is distinct from a "skirt suit," which pairs a jacket with a skirt.
Noun
- a pair of pants and a matching jacket worn by women