suite
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for suite, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use suite
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French suite, "that which follows" — a doublet of suit, which took the English spelling while suite kept the French one.
Full origin of suite →Frequently asked questions
What does “suite” mean?
The word “suite” means a set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel. In plain terms, a connected set of things — rooms, software, or musical movements — meant to go together.
How do you pronounce “suite”?
“Suite” is pronounced sweet (/swiːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “suite” in a sentence?
Here is “suite” used in a sentence: “They booked the honeymoon suite for their anniversary.”
What part of speech is “suite”?
“Suite” is a noun.
Where does the word “suite” come from?
The word “suite” comes from Middle French. Borrowed from Middle French suite, "that which follows" — a doublet of suit, which took the English spelling while suite kept the French one.
Is “suite” a common word?
“Suite” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “suite” have?
“Suite” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel.
What is the difference between "suite" and "suit"?
A "suite" is a set of connected rooms or a group of related items, and it is pronounced like "sweet." A "suit" is a matching set of clothes or a legal action, pronounced like "soot," so the spellings and sounds differ despite looking similar.
What is the difference between a "suite" and a "room"?
A "room" is a single enclosed space, while a "suite" is a set of connected rooms used together, such as a bedroom joined to a sitting room in a hotel. A suite therefore offers more space and usually more comfort than a single room.
What is a "software suite"?
A "software suite" is a group of related computer programs sold or used together, such as an office suite with a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tool. This uses the sense of suite meaning a set of connected things designed to work as one package.