en suiteadv.adj.n.

Brit.

/ɒn ˈswiːt/,

/ɒ̃ ˈswiːt/, U.S.

/ˌɑn ˈswit/

Origin: A borrowing from French. Etymon: French en suite.

Etymology: < French en suite (in en suite de following, in consequence of (17th cent. or earlier), (of a room) connecting from (19th cent. or earlier)) < en in (see en- prefix¹) + suite suite n.

A. adv.

1. So as to form (part of) a set, group, or suite; so as to make a harmonious group or arrangement.Usually with reference to the arrangement or decoration of household furnishings or other items.

ΚΠ

1773 Monthly Rev. June 626 His personal story, however, is left imperfect, with a view, we suppose, to a farther publication, en suite, should the present volumes meet with a favourable reception from the public.

1785 Morning Post 15 June A complete Drawing-Room Suit of rich Crimson mixed Damask, consisting of three Sets of Festoon Window Curtains, Cabriole Chairs and Sofa en suite.

1797 A. M. Bennett Beggar Girl II. xiv. 273 The decorations..of the apartments..not even en suite with the polish of the owner's mind.

1862 Internat. Exhib.: Illustr. Catal. Industr. Dept. II. xxx. §5825 Match-box, stamp-box, and paper-knife, all en suite.

1929 Scotsman 19 Apr. 10/3 The entrance hall, landings, and ballroom were banked with hydrangeas, tulips, climbing roses, and white lilac, the supper tables being decorated en suite.

1958 M. Kelly Christmas Egg ii. 61 Rivière—what was that?—of large brilliant diamonds, with ear-rings en suite, silver.

2002 2001 Rev. (Ann. Rep. National Art Coll. Fund) 89/1 This English chairback settee is en suite with a set of eight chairs.

2. In a series of rooms leading from one to the other; so as to form a suite or set; so as to immediately adjoin.Now usually with reference to the position of bathroom facilities. Cf. sense C.

ΘΚΠ

society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > room > suite of rooms > [adverb]

en suite1784

1784 Morning Post 2 June The apartments arranged en suite, and spacious.

1837 J. F. Cooper Gleanings in Europe I. x. 242 The state apartments lie en suite, in the main body of the building.

1881 Rural New-Yorker 13 Aug. 538/1 All of the doors of the rooms en suite were open—had they been left so purposely?

1950 Pullman News July 17/3 Adjoining rooms may be opened en suite to create an apartment for four.

1968 Globe & Mail (Toronto) 13 Feb. 31/3 (advt.) Large and formal dining room, ensuite a roomy bright kitchen.

2002 P. Long Guide to Rural Wales iii. 101 The inn..has 14 beautifully appointed bedrooms, most with bathrooms en suite.

B. adj.

Originally: (of accommodation) arranged as or comprising a suite or set of rooms. Now usually: (of a room, esp. a bedroom) having an adjoining bathroom that forms part of the same set of rooms; (of a bathroom, dressing room, etc.) immediately adjoining a bedroom.

ΚΠ

1841 R. Brown Domest. Archit. xxvi. 185 Such a middle proportion might have these [advantages], as well as addition of dignity, in imitation of the en suite rooms, and be light enough at the top, though not so light as those [rooms] of Palladio's proportions.

1895 Irish Builder 1 May 111/2 Behind the coffee-room is a wide corridor leading to the wing, in which are en suite bed-rooms expressly designed for invalids.

1913 Marine Engin. Canada Apr. 70/3 The Alsatian has four sets of en suite cabins, each consisting of two bedrooms, a sitting-room and a dressing-room.

1925 Canad. Railway & Marine World Oct. 525/2 Abaft the en suite rooms there is a state room with a single bed, armchair and wardrobe, and an en suite bath room and w.c.

1958 Ann. Rep. Córas Iompair Éireann 8 7 At Killarney Hotel work was commenced on the building of a new wing of thirty-three en suite bedrooms.

2006 Peak District Life Spring 33/3 Crisp blue and white striped bed linen and curtains give a fresh feel to the guest bedroom and en-suite bathroom.

C. n.

A bathroom immediately adjoining a bedroom and forming part of the same set of rooms.

ΚΠ

1968 Canberra Times 30 May 26/1 (advt.) Home suitable for a large family, 4 large bedrooms, en-suite off master, panelled study, large kitchen and dining room.

1986 National Times (Sydney) 21 Feb. 14/4 An en-suite (with spa bath) for every bedroom.

1994 Toronto Star 21 May j5/3 The luxurious ensuite boasts twin vanities, shower and oversized spa.

2003 Lancs. Life Mar. 24/2 Deluxe four, five and six-bedroom detached family homes, all of them with at least a double garage and one or more en-suites.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	en suite
释义	en suiteadv.adj.n. Brit. /ɒn ˈswiːt/, /ɒ̃ ˈswiːt/, U.S. /ˌɑn ˈswit/ Origin: A borrowing from French. Etymon: French en suite. Etymology: < French en suite (in en suite de following, in consequence of (17th cent. or earlier), (of a room) connecting from (19th cent. or earlier)) < en in (see en- prefix¹) + suite suite n. A. adv. 1. So as to form (part of) a set, group, or suite; so as to make a harmonious group or arrangement.Usually with reference to the arrangement or decoration of household furnishings or other items. ΚΠ 1773 Monthly Rev. June 626 His personal story, however, is left imperfect, with a view, we suppose, to a farther publication, en suite, should the present volumes meet with a favourable reception from the public. 1785 Morning Post 15 June A complete Drawing-Room Suit of rich Crimson mixed Damask, consisting of three Sets of Festoon Window Curtains, Cabriole Chairs and Sofa en suite. 1797 A. M. Bennett Beggar Girl II. xiv. 273 The decorations..of the apartments..not even en suite with the polish of the owner's mind. 1862 Internat. Exhib.: Illustr. Catal. Industr. Dept. II. xxx. §5825 Match-box, stamp-box, and paper-knife, all en suite. 1929 Scotsman 19 Apr. 10/3 The entrance hall, landings, and ballroom were banked with hydrangeas, tulips, climbing roses, and white lilac, the supper tables being decorated en suite. 1958 M. Kelly Christmas Egg ii. 61 Rivière—what was that?—of large brilliant diamonds, with ear-rings en suite, silver. 2002 2001 Rev. (Ann. Rep. National Art Coll. Fund) 89/1 This English chairback settee is en suite with a set of eight chairs. 2. In a series of rooms leading from one to the other; so as to form a suite or set; so as to immediately adjoin.Now usually with reference to the position of bathroom facilities. Cf. sense C. ΘΚΠ society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > room > suite of rooms > [adverb] en suite1784 1784 Morning Post 2 June The apartments arranged en suite, and spacious. 1837 J. F. Cooper Gleanings in Europe I. x. 242 The state apartments lie en suite, in the main body of the building. 1881 Rural New-Yorker 13 Aug. 538/1 All of the doors of the rooms en suite were open—had they been left so purposely? 1950 Pullman News July 17/3 Adjoining rooms may be opened en suite to create an apartment for four. 1968 Globe & Mail (Toronto) 13 Feb. 31/3 (advt.) Large and formal dining room, ensuite a roomy bright kitchen. 2002 P. Long Guide to Rural Wales iii. 101 The inn..has 14 beautifully appointed bedrooms, most with bathrooms en suite. B. adj. Originally: (of accommodation) arranged as or comprising a suite or set of rooms. Now usually: (of a room, esp. a bedroom) having an adjoining bathroom that forms part of the same set of rooms; (of a bathroom, dressing room, etc.) immediately adjoining a bedroom. ΚΠ 1841 R. Brown Domest. Archit. xxvi. 185 Such a middle proportion might have these [advantages], as well as addition of dignity, in imitation of the en suite rooms, and be light enough at the top, though not so light as those [rooms] of Palladio's proportions. 1895 Irish Builder 1 May 111/2 Behind the coffee-room is a wide corridor leading to the wing, in which are en suite bed-rooms expressly designed for invalids. 1913 Marine Engin. Canada Apr. 70/3 The Alsatian has four sets of en suite cabins, each consisting of two bedrooms, a sitting-room and a dressing-room. 1925 Canad. Railway & Marine World Oct. 525/2 Abaft the en suite rooms there is a state room with a single bed, armchair and wardrobe, and an en suite bath room and w.c. 1958 Ann. Rep. Córas Iompair Éireann 8 7 At Killarney Hotel work was commenced on the building of a new wing of thirty-three en suite bedrooms. 2006 Peak District Life Spring 33/3 Crisp blue and white striped bed linen and curtains give a fresh feel to the guest bedroom and en-suite bathroom. C. n. A bathroom immediately adjoining a bedroom and forming part of the same set of rooms. ΚΠ 1968 Canberra Times 30 May 26/1 (advt.) Home suitable for a large family, 4 large bedrooms, en-suite off master, panelled study, large kitchen and dining room. 1986 National Times (Sydney) 21 Feb. 14/4 An en-suite (with spa bath) for every bedroom. 1994 Toronto Star 21 May j5/3 The luxurious ensuite boasts twin vanities, shower and oversized spa. 2003 Lancs. Life Mar. 24/2 Deluxe four, five and six-bedroom detached family homes, all of them with at least a double garage and one or more en-suites. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < adv.adj.n.1773
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