Suite
/swiːt/
Definitions
3 meaningsA set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel or apartment.
/swiːt/
A set of connected rooms.
The presidential suite at the hotel was incredibly opulent.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're staying in a fancy hotel. A suite is like having a whole bunch of rooms all to yourself, like a living room and a bedroom all together.
👶 For kids: A suite is a bunch of rooms that go together, like a living room and a bedroom in a hotel.
More Examples
We booked a suite for our anniversary weekend.
The new apartment complex features spacious suites with modern amenities.
How It's Used
"The hotel offers luxurious suites with private balconies."
"They rented a suite in the apartment building."
A set of items intended to be used together.
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A set of matching items.
She bought a new bedroom suite, complete with a bed, dresser, and nightstands.
💡 Simply: Think of a matching set of furniture, like a couch and chairs. Or, like all the apps that work together on your computer, like the ones you use to write and make presentations.
👶 For kids: A suite is a group of things that belong together, like a table and chairs.
More Examples
The software suite includes a word processor, a spreadsheet program, and a presentation maker.
The jeweler displayed a beautiful suite of diamond jewelry.
How It's Used
"The living room suite included a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table."
"Microsoft Office is a software suite that includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint."
An ordered set of instrumental compositions.
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A musical composition.
The composer wrote a suite inspired by nature.
💡 Simply: Imagine a collection of songs that are all connected, like they tell a story together. It's like an album, but all instrumental.
👶 For kids: A suite in music is a group of songs that go together, like a mini-concert!
More Examples
The dancers performed a suite of ballet variations.
The concert program included a suite of pieces by Bach.
How It's Used
"The orchestra performed a beautiful suite of baroque dances."
"They enjoyed the musical suite with its beautiful melodies."
Synonyms
Apartment
Complex
Quarters
Assortment
Collection
Group
Set
Arrangement
Medley
Idioms & expressions
follow suit
To do the same thing as someone else; to copy an action.
"When the first company lowered its prices, the others followed suit."
From Old French *suite* 'following, retinue' (13th century), from Vulgar Latin *sequita*, from Latin *sequi* 'to follow'. Originally referred to a retinue of followers, later developed to encompass a set of rooms, pieces of furniture, or a set of related items.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, 'suite' often referred to a set of dances.
Memory tip
Think of a *suite* of rooms as a connected *sweet* deal for a comfortable stay.