fitment

noun

fit·​ment ˈfit-mənt How to pronounce fitment (audio)
chiefly British
: furnishing sense 2, fixture, cabinetry
usually used in plural

Examples of fitment in a Sentence

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The interior gains from the new shape, getting more room and better fitment. New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025 Because both operate within the same solid structure of the normal roof gutters, neither will impair the fitment of roof racks, rooftop tents, or other popular accessories. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024 Following final assembly by Shelby, including fitment of the drivetrain, the car was sold to Wolper Productions on October 30, 1963. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 July 2024 The case complies with Nvidia’s new SFF-Ready guidelines, also announced at Computex, for component fitment in small chassis. John Burek, PCMAG, 29 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for fitment

Word History

Etymology

fit entry 2

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fitment was in 1851

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“Fitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fitment. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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