1. a man who courts a woman with the intention of marrying her
Usage: somewhat old-fashioned
2. a person or company seeking to acquire or merge with another company
Usage: business context
3. a person who makes a formal request or petition
Usage: formal; legal context

Examples

• The young woman had several suitors competing for her attention.
• Her father disapproved of her latest suitor.
• The company rejected offers from three potential suitors.
• A corporate suitor made a hostile takeover bid.
• The suitor filed a petition with the court.
• She eventually married her most persistent suitor.