suite
UK: swiːt | US: swiːt
n. a set of rooms designated for a specific purpose (e.g., hotel suite)
n. a set of musical compositions performed together
n. a set of software tools bundled as a unit
suite = suit<follow> + e (silent)
- suit (from Old French suite, meaning "a following" or "sequence," derived from Latin sequi "to follow")
- e (silent letter, common in French loanwords to preserve spelling)
Etymology Origin:
The word suite entered English from French in the late 17th century, retaining its original meaning of "a sequence" or "a following." It originally referred to a train of attendants or a series of connected rooms, later expanding to musical compositions and software bundles. The silent -e reflects its French origin, where final letters often remain unpronounced.
The presidential suite at the hotel overlooks the city skyline.
Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite is a holiday classic.
The office software suite includes a word processor and spreadsheet tool.
She booked a honeymoon suite for their anniversary trip.
The detective examined the suite of evidence carefully.