outfitter

noun

out·​fit·​ter ˈau̇t-ˌfi-tər 

: one that outfits: such as

a

: haberdasher

b

: a business providing equipment, supplies, and often trained guides (as for hunting trips)

also : a guide working for such an outfitter

Examples of outfitter in a Sentence

Hunters say it's the best outfitter in the state.

Our outfitter showed us where the deer feed.

Recent Examples on the Web

If one river runs low, outfitters can shift operations to another with better conditions. —Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026

The potential loss of January dove hunting would not affect all outfitters or hunters equally. —Matt Wyatt, Houston Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026

Black Tomato was among the first luxury outfitters to enter the territory, having launched trips there in 2016. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026

The Dixie Dude Ranch offers day riding on a space-available basis, and outfitters like Bandera Historical Rides have riding experiences that don’t involve an overnight stay. —Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outfitter

• embitter
• emitter
• remitter
• submitter
• transmitter
• babysitter
• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• hitter