suite — A set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /swiːt/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's penthouse suite was so big that he needed a GPS to find the bathroom.
- She upgraded to a suite for her honeymoon.
- The office suite crashed right before the important presentation.
suite
NOUN[/swiːt/]
A set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

a well-dressed father opens the door connecting the living room to the bedroom while his wife and children look around excitedly. The family walks through the spacious living area toward the separate bedroom and bathroom visible through open doorways. The connected rooms flow together as one cohesive living space designed for their comfort. The mother points toward the kitchenette while the children peer into the separate bedroom area. Hotel staff members arrange flowers and towels in the background, ensuring the space meets the family's needs. a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Suite derives from French 'suite', which originates from the Latin verb 'sequi', meaning 'to follow'. Originally referring to a retinue or group of attendants following someone, the word evolved to denote a series of connected rooms or a set of related items.
Breakdown
se- (apart) + -qui (follow) from Latin 'sequi' (to follow), with the French development shifting the meaning from 'followers' to 'a sequence of connected spaces'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The billionaire's penthouse suite was so big that he needed a GPS to find the bathroom.”
“She upgraded to a suite for her honeymoon.”
“The office suite crashed right before the important presentation.”
“Their dining room suite was so fancy that even the chairs had their own chairs.”
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