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suite

suite

19 4.2
A set of matching furniture for a room, like a sofa and chairs
  • noun
  • /swiːt/
translation icon : juego de muebles
  • They chose a modern suite for their living room, featuring a stylish sofa and chairs.

Examples

Synonyms

bedroom set
vssuite
  • US
3 2.4

A matching group of furniture for a bedroom like a bed and dresser

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room
bedroom suite
vssuite
3 3.1

A matching set of furniture for a bedroom, usually including a bed, a dresser and a nightstand

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room
dining room set
vssuite
  • US
2 2.1

A matching table with chairs used for eating in a dining room

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room
living room set
vssuite
  • US
1 2.1

A group of matching furniture for a living room like a sofa and chairs

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room
dining room suite
vssuite
  • UK
3.1

A set of matching furniture for a dining room, usually a table and chairs

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room
4.3

A set of matching furniture for a dining room, usually a table and chairs

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room
dining-room set
vssuite
2.3

A set of matching furniture for a dining room, usually a table and chairs

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room
living-room suite
vssuite
  • UK
3.6

A set of matching furniture for a living room with a sofa and chairs

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room
living room suite
vssuite
  • UK
3.4

A set of matching furniture for a living room, like a sofa and chairs

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room
livingroom suite
vssuite
  • UK
3.4

A set of matching furniture for the living room, usually with a sofa and chairs

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room
living-room set
vssuite
  • US
2.6

A set of matching furniture for a room where people sit and relax, like a sofa and chairs

is the general name for matching furniture used in any room

Idioms

tout de suite
  • Informal
3 9.9

Immediately, without any delay

Compounds

A matching set of furniture for a bedroom, usually including a bed, a dresser and a nightstand

A set of matching furniture for a dining room, usually a table and chairs

A set of matching furniture for a dining room, usually a table and chairs

A set of matching furniture for a living room, like a sofa and chairs

A set of matching furniture for a living room with a sofa and chairs

A set of matching furniture for the living room, usually with a sofa and chairs

How Complete

suite
19 4.2
set
2.1
single piece
11 3.3

Surface Forms

suite singular
suites plural

Etymology

The word suite comes from an old French word and the Latin root sequi, which means 'to follow'. Think of a suite of furniture as a matching set where the pieces 'follow' each other in style, so they belong together.