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noun out·fit \ ˈau̇t-ˌfit \

Definition of outfit

1 :the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)

2 a :a set of tools or equipment especially for the practice of a trade

b :a clothing ensemble often for a special occasion or activity

c :physical, mental, or moral endowments or resources

3 :a group that works as a team :organization; especially :a military unit

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Examples of outfit in a Sentence

She bought a new outfit for the party.
the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits

Recent Examples of outfit from the Web

Emcee Stark Raven interviews drag-strip winners at the 4th St. stoplight, and suitable background music is provided by Hailfellow Wellmet and the Hubcaps, a twangy guitar and electric kazoo outfit.

— gerald kloss, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Prime-time TV set in Milwaukee, with help from 'Slightly Kloss-Eyed'," 24 Aug. 2017
While other characters seemed tense — desperation seething just beneath the surface of their White Party outfits — Vanderpump seemed to enjoy everything about being rich.

— allison p. davis, The Cut, "Lisa Vanderpump Is the Royalty America Craves," 23 Aug. 2017
A post shared by Lydia (@lydiaemillen) on Aug 16, 2016 at 2:32pm PDT A printed, thin scarf is a great way to add interest to an otherwise basic outfit.

— kaitlin menza, Redbook, "11 Fun, Fresh Ways to Wear a Scarf," 22 Aug. 2017
For stores: www.7moonswines.com/find.php WEAR Need to add a little oomph to your outfit?

— miamiherald, "Stuff celebrities love: A perfect wine to celebrate the eclipse," 21 Aug. 2017
And it can be worn with a far wider range of outfits.

— scott christian, Esquire, "The 5 Boots You Need to Know This Fall," 18 Aug. 2017
From Ignition, the vans travel a short distance to Artic Blast Cryo, a cryotherapy outfit in Mason that offers its full suite of services to the Xavier players.

— patrick brennan, Cincinnati.com, "Inside Xavier basketball's summer workouts," 16 Aug. 2017
Seeing his white outfit with a line of stars in red, white and blue, a fan asked whether Smith was paying homage to Evel Knievel, greatest daredevil of them all.

— dan haar, courant.com, "Post-Yard Goats Game Entertainment Flies High," 11 Aug. 2017
Favorite trend: This summer, my go-to casual outfit has been jean cut-offs and Chuck Taylor sneakers.

— kirby adams, The Courier-Journal, "Anthem sales director makes bold statement with fashion," 20 July 2017

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First Known Use of outfit

1748

outfit Synonyms

Synonyms

costume, drag, dress, garb, getup, guise, togs

Related Words

apparel, attire, clothes, duds, habiliment (s), raiment; fashion, mode, style; array, caparison, vestments

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

outfit

verb

Definition of outfit

outfitted; outfitting

transitive verb

1 :to furnish with an outfit

2 :supply

outfitting every family with shoes
—Amer. Guide Series: Vt.

intransitive verb

:to acquire an outfit

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Examples of outfit in a Sentence

The company outfitted us with food and supplies.
outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear

Recent Examples of outfit from the Web

Come January, the San Diego center’s rooftop pavilion will be outfitted with an entirely new fabric covering and supporting cable system.

— lori weisberg, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Sails coming down at bayfront convention center," 25 Aug. 2017
Among them was Mike O’Leary, whose camera was outfitted with a homemade eclipse filter, its focus and aperture settings locked in with blue painter’s tape.

— compiled by holly m. anderson, idahostatesman, "Live eclipse coverage: Watch the NASA live feed; eclipse hits near totality in Boise," 21 Aug. 2017
Five interior rooms have been outfitted with period antiques to depict a time when a lighthouse keeper and his family would have lived on the premises — while for the first time adding modern-day amenities such as heating and air-conditioning.

— jacqueline l. urgo, Philly.com, "It's high tide again in fortunes of an old South Jersey lighthouse," 20 Aug. 2017
NASA will fly jets outfitted with telescopes along the path of the eclipse.

— shauna steigerwald, Cincinnati.com, "There is no planet Vulcan, and other things we've learned from eclipses," 18 Aug. 2017
Modern ships like those that will be employed by Seabed 2030 are outfitted with multibeam bathymetry systems.

— kyle frischkorn, Smithsonian, "Why The First Complete Map of the Ocean Floor Is Stirring Controversial Waters," 13 July 2017
The company also offers continuing education courses for dentists, dental hygienists and laboratory technicians at its training center, which is outfitted with work stations and a laboratory.

— mike nolan, Daily Southtown, "Dental products firm expands facility in Alsip," 10 July 2017
These tics can be outfitted in various kinds of sounds—hence the wide range of bands Haim is compared to—and can wring a lot of excitement out of simple, repetitive melodies.

— spencer kornhaber, The Atlantic, "The Familiar Novelty of Haim's New Album," 7 July 2017
His character is able to morph into the Vulture, outfitted with big metal wings that, inevitably, draw comparison to Keaton’s Birdman (but not his Batman).

— peter rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, "Strengths of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' are its jaunty high school scenes," 6 July 2017

First Known Use of outfit

1798

outfit Synonyms

Synonyms

accoutre (or accouter), equip, fit (out), gird, kit (up or out) [chiefly British], furnish, provision, rig, supply

Related Words

stock, store; bestow, contribute, donate, give, present; apportion, deal (out), dispense, distribute, dole out, hand out, mete (out), parcel (out), portion, prorate; allocate, allot, assign; arm, fortify, prepare; reequip, refit, refurnish, reoutfit

Near Antonyms

deprive, dispossess, divest, strip

Synonym Discussion of outfit

furnish, equip, outfit, appoint, accoutre mean to supply one with what is needed. furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

- a sparsely furnished apartment

equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

- a fully equipped kitchen

outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation.

- outfitted the family for a ski trip

appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

- a lavishly appointed apartment

accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

- fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

OUTFIT Defined for English Language Learners

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noun

Definition of outfit for English Language Learners

: a set of clothes that are worn together
: a group of people working together in the same activity

outfit

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Definition of outfit for English Language Learners

: to provide (someone or something) with equipment or clothes especially for a special purpose

OUTFIT Defined for Kids

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noun out·fit \ ˈau̇t-ˌfit \

Definition of outfit for Students

1 :a set of clothing worn together

… she always wears the same kind of outfit: jeans, a turtleneck, a sweater, and running shoes.
—Ann M. Martin, Claudia and the Sad Good-bye

2 :the equipment for a special use

a camping outfit

3 :a group of persons working together or associated in the same activity

I'm working for a landscaping outfit.

outfit

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Definition of outfit for Students

outfitted; outfitting

:to supply with equipment for a special purpose :equip

Parents need to outfit children for school.

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outfitter

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