outfitter

noun

out·fit·ter | \ ˈau̇t-ˌfi-tər

Definition of outfitter

: 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.

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The Gophers couldn’t do much to their uniforms in Fleck’s first season, given the lead time necessary to make changes with outfitter Nike. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, "Gophers to wear new Goldy mascot helmet vs. Fresno State; U recruit makes ‘SportsCenter’ Top 10," 7 Sep. 2019 Individual hotels and outfitters run the tables, so the prices and inclusions differ by location. — Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, "Forest to table: An invitation to a DIY dining adventure in Sweden," 12 Aug. 2019 Individual hotels and outfitters run the tables, so the prices and inclusions differ by location. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, "In Sweden, a DIY dining adventure," 26 July 2019 Munch, who paddles dressed in thick neoprene boots and a dry suit, shipped resupply packages of food to post offices and outfitters 150 to 200 miles apart along his route. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "This Wisconsin man is traveling 870 miles from Duluth to the Arctic Ocean all in a stand-up paddleboard," 26 June 2019 The outfitter is directly across from the Naples c anals, which are lined with attractive t homes. — Brian E. Clark, Los Angeles Times, "Love the water but not whitewater? Try L.A.'s coolest paddling places," 16 Aug. 2019 Read about seven van conversion outfitters, why more four-wheel drive vans are coming soon, and how to keep your van organized. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Dapper camper van combines luxury with adventure," 5 Aug. 2019 From there, Proflight Zambia offers short connecting flights to the airstrip, where your safari outfitter will transfer you to your lodge. — National Geographic, "Where lions are king: How to track the big cats in Zambia," 18 July 2019 Read about seven van conversion outfitters, why more four-wheel drive vans are coming soon, and how to keep your van organized. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Dapper camper van combines luxury with adventure," 5 Aug. 2019

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outfitter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of outfitter

US : 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

British, old-fashioned : a person or business that sells men's clothing

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