fitter

American  

[fit-er] / ˈfɪt ər /

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.

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fitter British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of fitter

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

Example Sentences

European officials are warming up to harnessing smaller groups of countries to make the whole bloc militarily and economically fitter.

From The Wall Street Journal

After making his debut for England in the summer, he was challenged with becoming fitter and working hard in defence to improve his chances of more regular game time in England's midfield.

From BBC

Friend and colleague Vince Williams has been a mechanical fitter at the factory for two years.

From BBC

The risk for today's footballers, including female elite players, youth players and amateur players, is unclear - but those studied were fitter and healthier than the general population, which could help protect them against some diseases.

From BBC

Hey, 20-something renter who just moved here and wants to upend the status quo, meet the retired pipe fitter with whom you share this city.

From Seattle Times

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