suite
English meaning: Suite
Definition
A retinue or company of attendants, as of a distinguished personage
Example
“the ambassador's suite”
Another example: “The composer's most famous orchestral suite includes a lively dance movement.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun with three main senses: a set of connected rooms (especially in a hotel), a connected set of software programs, and a multi-movement instrumental piece in music; note it is pronounced 'sweet'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From French 'suite' (a following, sequence), from Latin 'sequi' (to follow); the same root as 'suit', borrowed into English in the 17th century.
Synonyms
- set
- collection
- series
- apartment
- ensemble
- retinue
Related Words
Common Collocations
- hotel suite
- office suite
- software suite
- luxury suite
- master suite
- orchestral suite
Word Forms
suite (sing.); suites (pl.)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
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