outfitter

noun

out·​fit·​ter ˈau̇t-ˌfi-tər 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The concierge team can make anything a reality from a private day trip with a gourmet picnic to visiting Hot Springs Cove via boat or floatplane, to bear-watching excursions with local outfitter James Whaling Station. —Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026

In November, Extreme Terrain, an off-road outfitter, released its list of the best destinations for a nature getaway this winter. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026

Go Dogsledding Book a dogsledding adventure at an outfitter like Points Unknown in Hovland. —Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026

Several outfitters, including LeBarge Tropical Cruises, sail most days of the week. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outfitter

• embitter
• emitter
• remitter
• submitter
• transmitter
• babysitter
• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• hitter