A1 adverb Neutral #2,921 most common

suite

/swiːt/

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

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1

The hotel gave us a large suite with two bedrooms.

The hotel provided a set of rooms with two bedrooms.

2

The President stayed in the diplomatic suite during the summit.

The leader stayed in the special set of formal rooms during the meeting.

3

I'm staying in the suite if you want to come over.

I am in the hotel apartment if you want to visit.

Word Family

Noun
suite
Related
suitor
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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

1

The hotel gave us a large suite with two bedrooms.

everyday

The hotel provided a set of rooms with two bedrooms.

2

The President stayed in the diplomatic suite during the summit.

formal

The leader stayed in the special set of formal rooms during the meeting.

3

I'm staying in the suite if you want to come over.

informal

I am in the hotel apartment if you want to visit.

4

The researchers utilized a suite of statistical tools for the analysis.

academic

The scientists used a collection of mathematical tools for the study.

5

Our business uses the full Microsoft Office suite.

business

Our company uses the entire collection of Office software programs.

Word Family

Noun
suite
Related
suitor

Common Collocations

hotel suite a set of rooms in a hotel
software suite a group of related computer programs
bedroom suite a matching set of bedroom furniture
executive suite a set of offices for top managers
bridal suite a special hotel room for a married couple

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

suite vs sweet

Sweet refers to the taste of sugar; suite refers to a set of rooms or tools.

suite vs suit

A suit is a set of clothes (jacket and trousers); a suite is a set of rooms.

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Usage Notes

Despite its spelling, this word is pronounced exactly like 'sweet'. It is used to describe things that form a complete set.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce this word as 'suit' (like the clothing) instead of 'sweet'.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'SWEET SUITE': A set of hotel rooms that is very nice and 'sweet' to stay in.

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Word Origin

From the French word 'suite', meaning 'a following' or 'a sequence'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural form: suites
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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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