kit

1 of 5

noun (1)

1
a(1)
: a collection of articles usually for personal use
a travel kit
(2)
: a set of tools or implements
a carpenter's kit
(3)
: a set of parts to be assembled or worked up
a model-airplane kit
(4)
: a packaged collection of related material
a convention kit
(5)
chiefly British : gear
run over to my billet and get some overnight kitLionel Shapiro
b
: a container for any of such sets or collections
2
: a group of persons or things
usually used in the phrase the whole kit and caboodle
3
dialectal British : a wooden tub

kit

2 of 5

verb

kitted; kitting

transitive verb

chiefly British
: equip, outfit
often used with up or out

kit

3 of 5

noun (2)

: a small narrow violin

kit

4 of 5

noun (3)

1
: kitten
2
: a young or undersized fur-bearing animal (such as a beaver, fox, or raccoon)
also : its pelt

kit

5 of 5

abbreviation

kitchen

Examples of kit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
For the Fire Department, the list included kits to treat patients who are having heart emergencies, extrication equipment that can be used in crowded areas and monitors for chemical threats and radiation. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024 While this pick doesn't come with a post or a lock kit, both can be purchased separately. Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 Here is how to get testing kits before they are gone. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024 Rivas agreed to play on his practice kit when woken up in order to test his movement as Prabhu removed the tumor. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2024 Some of the more popular items include a bird watching kit, a Go Pro 11, sous vide equipment and a Toniebox, a popular children’s entertainment audio system. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024 Mighty Writers bags included puzzles of U.S. maps, books in Spanish, little craft kits to keep small hands occupied. Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2024 Other items that have ended up in bureaucratic limbo include dates, sleeping bags, medicines to treat cancer, water purification tablets and maternity kits. Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 The Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter will also be sold as a minis kit for travel or on-the-go. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Verb
For those who like to kit their homes out with natural materials, most of Doma’s carpets are made using real wool and wool blends that look and feel high-quality. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2023 These include a 12-wing kit for $18, a 24-wing kit for $35, a steak and cheese grinder kit or sausage and peppers kit for two for $26, potato or sweet potato wedges for four for $10, six large chocolate chip cookies for $12 and a Corona margarita for $15. Susan Dunne, courant.com, 27 Jan. 2022 Spicewalla, founded by chef Meherwan Irani, is one of our favorite spice companies, and this 10-pack of Middle Eastern spices is an excellent way to kit out your kitchen. Bon Appétit, 22 June 2021 The Landing will even kit you out for a multi-day expedition lasting up to five nights. 7. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2023 Read our Best iPad Accessories guide to kit it out. Matt Jancer, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2022 Choose from a wide variety of streaming services to kit it out. Brittany Vincent, BGR, 4 Feb. 2022 Within the celebrity-rich complex, just one penthouse remains unsold, and developer Ugo Colombo partnered with architect Alexis Cogul Lleonart, founder of Doo Architecture, to kit it out with fine Italian furnishings and premium finishes. Janice O'Leary, Robb Report, 16 May 2021 Secure a cool moon and clouds kit with balloons or glittery cardboard cloud cutouts to impress your peers. Seventeen.com Editors, Seventeen, 1 Dec. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English

Noun (2)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Verb

1919, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1520, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kit was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near kit

Cite this Entry

“Kit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kit. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

kit

1 of 3 noun
1
a
: a collection of articles for personal use
a shaving kit
b
: a set of tools or supplies
a first-aid kit
c
: a set of parts to be put together
model-airplane kit
2
: a container (as a bag or case) for a kit
3
: a group of persons or things
used in the phrase the whole kit and caboodle

kit

2 of 3 noun
: a small narrow violin

kit

3 of 3 noun
1
: kitten
2
: a young or small fur-bearing animal (as a fox)
Etymology

Noun

Middle English kit "a wooden tub"

Noun

origin unknown

Noun

a shortened form of kitten

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