Suite

Definition

Suite refers to a set of things forming a series or set, particularly a set of rooms or a sequence of musical pieces designed to be played together.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /swit/
• Respelling: SWEET (with "SWEET" rhyming with "meet" and "fleet")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /swiːt/
• Respelling: SWEET (similar to American English, with "SWEET" rhyming with "meet" and "fleet")

In both dialects, "suite" is pronounced with a long "ee" sound, as in "sweet." The pronunciation of "suite" is consistent between American and British English, clearly indicating the word's simple and direct phonetic structure.

Etymology

The word "suite" is derived from the Old French word suite, which in turn comes from the Latin word sequi, meaning 'to follow'. The transition from 'something that follows' to a 'set of rooms' or 'set of musical compositions' embodies the sense of sequence and collection inherent in the term.

Derivatives

• Suitelet
• En suite
• Suite room
• Suite music
• Office suite

Synonyms

• Set
• Series
• Collection

Antonyms

• Solo
• Individual
• Single

Usage

The word "suite" is frequently used in both the music and hospitality industries. In music, a suite refers to a sequence of short musical pieces played one after the other. In the context of hotels, a suite refers to a set of connected rooms.

Related Terms

• Apartment
• Sonata
• Condominium

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Set of Rooms: A set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel, usually consisting of a living area, bedroom(s), and sometimes kitchen facilities.‍
• Example: They booked a suite with a beautiful ocean view for their honeymoon.

• Musical Composition: A sequence of short musical pieces, usually related in theme, key, or style, intended to be played one after the other.‍
• Example: The orchestra performed a suite of Baroque pieces, evoking an old-world charm.

• Set of Software: A collection of related software programs packaged together.‍
• Example: The Microsoft Office suite includes software like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.