suite
A suite is a set of connected rooms in a hotel or large building used for one purpose. It can also mean a group of matching furniture or a collection of computer software programs that work together.
Examples
3 of 5The hotel gave us a large suite with two bedrooms.
The hotel provided a set of rooms with two bedrooms.
The President stayed in the diplomatic suite during the summit.
The leader stayed in the special set of formal rooms during the meeting.
I'm staying in the suite if you want to come over.
I am in the hotel apartment if you want to visit.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'SWEET SUITE': A set of hotel rooms that is very nice and 'sweet' to stay in.
Quick Quiz
The company upgraded its computer _____ to the latest version.
Correct!
The correct answer is: suite
Examples
The hotel gave us a large suite with two bedrooms.
everydayThe hotel provided a set of rooms with two bedrooms.
The President stayed in the diplomatic suite during the summit.
formalThe leader stayed in the special set of formal rooms during the meeting.
I'm staying in the suite if you want to come over.
informalI am in the hotel apartment if you want to visit.
The researchers utilized a suite of statistical tools for the analysis.
academicThe scientists used a collection of mathematical tools for the study.
Our business uses the full Microsoft Office suite.
businessOur company uses the entire collection of Office software programs.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
en suite
a bathroom that is directly joined to a bedroom
master suite
the largest bedroom and bathroom in a house
office suite
a group of rooms used as an office
Often Confused With
Sweet refers to the taste of sugar; suite refers to a set of rooms or tools.
A suit is a set of clothes (jacket and trousers); a suite is a set of rooms.
Usage Notes
Despite its spelling, this word is pronounced exactly like 'sweet'. It is used to describe things that form a complete set.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce this word as 'suit' (like the clothing) instead of 'sweet'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'SWEET SUITE': A set of hotel rooms that is very nice and 'sweet' to stay in.
Word Origin
From the French word 'suite', meaning 'a following' or 'a sequence'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many modern homes, a 'master suite' is a high-end feature that combines a bedroom, walk-in closet, and private bathroom.
Quick Quiz
The company upgraded its computer _____ to the latest version.
Correct!
The correct answer is: suite
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