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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 kit—
Lionel Shapiro
Lionel 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
kitted; kitting
: a small narrow violin
1
: kitten
2
: a young or undersized fur-bearing animal (such as a beaver, fox, or raccoon)
also
: its pelt
kitchen
Synonyms
Examples of kit in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebJournal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
Luckily, Walmart has tons of deals on building kits for up to 46 percent off right now.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
The rule does not prohibit people from buying a kit or any type of firearm.
—Mark Sherman, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
The bestsellers kit includes Sleeptime, Matcha, Chai, and Golden latte blends, plus a frother, scoop, and $15 voucher.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
The event featured 40 elite athletes worldwide who teamed up with Nike to unveil the 2024 national and federation kits for the Summer Olympics.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Even kits that measure levels over multiple days aren’t always an accurate way to detect menopause state, Adams added.
—Jani Hall, Health, 18 Apr. 2024
Images of both the men’s and women’s outfits dressed on mannequins were made public last week as part of a kit launch ahead of Paris 2024.
—Ben Church, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
With evidence handling under a microscope, advocates were able to push for reforms in how the LAPD managed rape kits, eventually leading to the creation of a new DNA crime lab.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Alice Newbold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
To put this into context: Mizrahi is still positively batting away brands clamoring to kit out the Brit for her Vegas residency.
—Alice Newbold, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
Despite significant efforts to kit Kate out in meaningful contemporary brands—from The Vampire’s Wife to Miu Miu—for publicity ops, her personal wardrobe hinges on Cotswolds chic.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
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
Noun
The Boy Scouts of America dropped Metal Ware as the manufacturer of its camping cookware kit and instead sent the work to China.
—Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
Luckily, Walmart has tons of deals on building kits for up to 46 percent off right now.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
The rule does not prohibit people from buying a kit or any type of firearm.
—Mark Sherman, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
The bestsellers kit includes Sleeptime, Matcha, Chai, and Golden latte blends, plus a frother, scoop, and $15 voucher.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
The event featured 40 elite athletes worldwide who teamed up with Nike to unveil the 2024 national and federation kits for the Summer Olympics.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Even kits that measure levels over multiple days aren’t always an accurate way to detect menopause state, Adams added.
—Jani Hall, Health, 18 Apr. 2024
Images of both the men’s and women’s outfits dressed on mannequins were made public last week as part of a kit launch ahead of Paris 2024.
—Ben Church, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
With evidence handling under a microscope, advocates were able to push for reforms in how the LAPD managed rape kits, eventually leading to the creation of a new DNA crime lab.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Verb
To put this into context: Mizrahi is still positively batting away brands clamouring to kit the Brit out for her Vegas residency.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
To put this into context: Mizrahi is still positively batting away brands clamoring to kit out the Brit for her Vegas residency.
—Alice Newbold, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
Despite significant efforts to kit Kate out in meaningful contemporary brands—from The Vampire’s Wife to Miu Miu—for publicity ops, her personal wardrobe hinges on Cotswolds chic.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
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
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kit
1 of 3 noun1
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 noun1
: 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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