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suitor
SOO-tuh
Suitor (noun) means a man who is courting or pursuing a romantic relationship with someone. Example: “She had no shortage of suitors after the ball.”
noun
1
A man who is courting or pursuing a romantic relationship with someone.
"She had no shortage of suitors after the ball."
"Her father disapproved of her latest suitor."
2
A company or party interested in acquiring or merging with another.
"The struggling airline attracted several potential suitors."
How to use suitor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone romantically pursuing another person, or a company looking to buy or merge with another.
Common pairings
a rival suitor
potential suitor
attract suitors
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Word forms
- Plural
- suitors
- Third person singular
- suitors
- Past tense
- suitored
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman suytour, ultimately from Late Latin secutor, "follower, pursuer" — related to suit and pursue.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for suitor
editor
monitor
traitor
visitor
janitor
auditor
creditor
capacitor
solicitor
inhibitor
competitor
inquisitor
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Frequently asked questions
What does “suitor” mean?
The word “suitor” means a man who is courting or pursuing a romantic relationship with someone. In plain terms, someone romantically pursuing another person, or a company looking to buy or merge with another.
How do you pronounce “suitor”?
“Suitor” is pronounced SOO-tuh (/ˈsutɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “suitor” in a sentence?
Here is “suitor” used in a sentence: “She had no shortage of suitors after the ball.”
What part of speech is “suitor”?
“Suitor” is a noun.
Where does the word “suitor” come from?
The word “suitor” comes from Late Latin. From Anglo-Norman suytour, ultimately from Late Latin secutor, "follower, pursuer" — related to suit and pursue.
How many meanings does “suitor” have?
“Suitor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a man who is courting or pursuing a romantic relationship with someone.
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