suiting

/'sju:tiɳ/

Thân thiện

A tailor carefully selects a bolt of suiting for a new jacket.

Definition

Noun: - A fabric used for suits: A type of cloth, typically wool or a wool blend, that is specifically manufactured and selected for making tailored suits and other formal or business attire. It refers to the material itself, characterized by its weight, weave, and finish, which make it suitable for structured garments.

Usage

• The word "suiting" is used as a mass noun to refer to the category or type of fabric. It is not typically used in the plural to refer to multiple pieces of fabric (e.g., "three suitings"), though the plural form can be used to refer to different types or selections of such fabrics.
• It is commonly found in contexts related to tailoring, fashion, and textile manufacturing.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Suitings" (plural): Can be used to refer to various kinds or collections of suit fabrics.
  • The designer's latest collection features luxurious suitings in herringbone and tweed.

Variants and Related Words

• Suit (noun): A set of clothes made of the same fabric, typically a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt.
• Suit (verb): To be appropriate or acceptable for.
• Tailoring (noun): The craft or process of making or altering clothing, especially suits, to fit an individual.

Synonyms

• Suit fabric
• Suit cloth
• Worsted (a specific type of fine, smooth suiting fabric)
• Coating (a heavier fabric sometimes used for overcoats, but can overlap in context)

Antonyms

• Casual fabric (e.g., denim, jersey, flannel in a casual context)
• Knitwear (fabric made by knitting, not weaving, typically not used for tailored suits)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a fabric used for suits