outfit

[ out-fit ]

noun

1. an assemblage of articles that equip a person for a particular task, role, trade, etc.:

   an explorer's outfit.

   Synonyms: kit

2. a set of usually matching or harmonious garments and accessories worn together; coordinated costume; ensemble:

   a new spring outfit.

3. a set of articles for any purpose:

   a cooking outfit.

   Synonyms: kit

4. a group associated in an undertaking requiring close cooperation, as a military unit.
5. a business firm engaged in a particular form of commercial enterprise:

   a construction outfit.

6. any company, party, or set.
7. the act of fitting out or equipping for any purpose, as for a voyage, journey, or expedition.
8. mental, physical, or moral equipment.

verb (used with object)

, out·fit·ted, out·fit·ting.

1. to furnish with an outfit, equipment, etc.; fit out; equip:

   to outfit an expedition to the South Pole.

   Synonyms: rig, supply, appoint

2. Nautical. to finish equipping (a vessel) at a dock.

verb (used without object)

, out·fit·ted, out·fit·ting.

1. to furnish oneself with an outfit.

outfit

/ ˈaʊtˌfɪt /

noun

1. a set of articles or equipment for a particular task, occupation, etc
2. a set of clothes, esp a carefully selected one
3. informal.
   any group or association regarded as a cohesive unit, such as a military company, business house, etc
4. the act of fitting out
5. (formerly) the annual shipment of trading goods and supplies sent by a fur company to its trading posts

verb

1. to furnish or be furnished with an outfit, equipment, etc

Other Words From

• outfitter noun
• pre·outfit verb (used with object) preoutfitted preoutfitting
• re·outfit verb (used with object) reoutfitted reoutfitting

Word History and Origins

Origin of outfit¹

First recorded in 1755–65; out- + fit ¹