outfitter

noun

out·fit·ter | \ˈau̇t-ˌfi-tər

Definition of outfitter

: one that outfits: such as

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.

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These minnows enrich larger predatory outfitters selling kits and infrastructure. — Sean Gallagher, Ars Technica, "How to win (or at least not lose) the war on phishing? Enlist machine learning," 7 Aug. 2018 Grab a hiking map at one of the several outfitters in town like Sport Alfredo or Kostner, and be sure to rent hiking poles. — Kelly Hushin, Town & Country, "How to Explore the Hidden Gems of Italy's Dolomite Region," 28 Sep. 2018 Matt Bressler of Wickett & Craig, a vegetable tannery that's nearly 150 years old, and Jeremy Bennett, the leather products director at the outfitter Filson gave us the basics: 1. — Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, "How To Make Leather," 2 Aug. 2016 Under Armour, Huk, Orvis and other outfitters make breathable, lightweight shirts and hoodies to keep the sun off your skin. — Jordan Rodriguez, idahostatesman, "How to beat the heat on your fishing trips in Idaho’s summer sun," 12 July 2018 Wander into the charming boutiques, adventure outfitters and restaurants along Banff Avenue and snap a photo of the dramatic Cascade Mountain, which appears to rise directly up out of downtown. — Jennifer Franklin, USA TODAY, "See the coast, cities and mountain peaks on this trip of a lifetime to the Canadian Rockies," 9 July 2018 Other rafting outfitters on the Wolf River include Shotgun Eddy in White Lake and Big Smokey Falls Rafting in Keshena. — Carla Minsky, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wetsuits, Whitewater and the Whoosh of Spring," 13 Apr. 2018 The team of mostly Ukrainians were climbing with Seven Summits Treks outfitters and were invited to take part in the stunt by ASKfm through a mutual friend of the group’s leader, Taras Pozdnii. — Ash Routen, Outside Online, "A Climber Left $50,000 on the Top of Everest," 23 May 2018 Many of these outfitter websites include several rafting companies that run many different rivers in their areas. — Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Rafters launch stellar season for rivers, water sports," 13 May 2018

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outfitter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of outfitter

: a business that provides equipment, supplies, and often trained guides for activities such as hunting, hiking, etc.; also : a guide who works for such a business

: a person or business that sells men's clothing

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