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—
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: 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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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Pair it with the Daily Bra for a cute, comfy outfit that’ll reach for again and again.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
Just down the road, Harrods also has a Christmas department — outfitted with gifts, ornaments, and all types of baubles.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Kim Kardashian knows every outfit has a story behind it.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Pair it with the Daily Bra for a cute, comfy outfit that’ll reach for again and again.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
The playroom, located just beside the main sitting room, is presided over by a mischievous vintage Polish circus poster from Projekt 26 and outfitted with an upholstered sofa nook clad in Josef Frank’s fantastical Vegetable Tree print.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
Just down the road, Harrods also has a Christmas department — outfitted with gifts, ornaments, and all types of baubles.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfit. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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