fitter

[ fit-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that fits. fit.
2. a person who fits fit garments.
3. a worker who fits fit together or adjusts the parts of machinery.
4. a person who supplies and fixes fittings or fixtures.
5. a person who furnishes or equips with whatever is necessary for some purpose.

fitter

/ ˈfɪtə /

noun

1. a person who fits a garment, esp when it is made for a particular person
2. a person who is skilled in the assembly and adjustment of machinery, esp of a specified sort

   an electrical fitter

3. a person who supplies something for an expedition, activity, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of fitter¹

First recorded in 1650–60; fit ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Even in Malibu, a fitter, more talented pair would be hard to find.

From Los Angeles Times

His father was a gas fitter and his mother worked as a secretary.

From BBC

England need to get fitter following their shambolic exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup, according to former spinner Alex Hartley.

From BBC

The council fears some of the installations are potentially a fire risk because some fitters haven't notified them whether the materials they have used are non-combustible.

From BBC

Becoming fitter and stronger has played a big part in her rise.

From BBC

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