outfitter

noun

out·​fit·​ter ˈau̇t-ˌfi-tər How to pronounce outfitter (audio)
: 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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The first is Dave Seaton, the owner of Hungry Jack outfitters. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025 But then his outfitter, Asian Trekking, told him about a handful of expeditions planned for the fall. Ben Ayers, Outside, 13 Aug. 2025 July is normally the busiest month of the year for river outfitters in Central Texas. Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025 Hugo Boss is hitting the court this season with Montauk’s Privé Padel as the group’s official outfitter. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outfitter

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outfitter was in 1829

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“Outfitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfitter. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

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