out·fit
ˈau̇t-ˌfit 
1
: the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
2
a
: a set of tools or equipment especially for the practice of a trade
b
: a clothing ensemble often for a special occasion or activity
c
: physical, mental, or moral endowments or resources
3
: a group that works as a team : organization
especially
: a military unit
outfitted; outfitting
1
: to furnish with an outfit
2
: supply
outfitting every family with shoes—
Amer. Guide Series: Vt.
Amer. Guide Series: Vt.
: to acquire an outfit
Synonyms
Examples of outfit in a Sentence
Noun
She bought a new outfit for the party.
the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits
Verb
The company outfitted us with food and supplies.
outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear
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Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Yet again, Swift's outfit got people talking on Monday as she was pictured arriving at the stadium wearing a vintage-style Chiefs leather jacket and knee-high Christian Louboutin boots.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
The introduction of systems like Apple and Google CarPlay, which let users access some of their phone features through a car’s in-cabin display, similarly incentivized carmakers to outfit their vehicles with larger, more intuitive touch displays.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Gunmen from the Manfredi and Bevilaqua outfits, led by weed store employee and unlikely sharpshooter Grace, take out the rest of the Triads.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Yet again, Swift's outfit got people talking on Monday as she was pictured arriving at the stadium wearing a vintage-style Chiefs leather jacket and knee-high Christian Louboutin boots.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
The drones and robots are outfitted with hidden cameras so researchers can get an up-close view of live critters without a noticeable human presence.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
The introduction of systems like Apple and Google CarPlay, which let users access some of their phone features through a car’s in-cabin display, similarly incentivized carmakers to outfit their vehicles with larger, more intuitive touch displays.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfit. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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outfit
1 of 2 noun
out·fit
ˈau̇t-ˌfit
1
: the equipment or clothing especially for some special purpose
a camping outfit
a sports outfit
2
: a group of persons working together or associated in the same activity
soldiers in the same outfit
outfit
2 of 2 verb
outfitted; outfitting
: to furnish with an outfit : equip
outfit an expedition
outfitter
noun
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