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

Before he was elected county judge, Henington ran a local river outfitter and lodge outside Big Bend. —Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026

Most of the outfitter’s locations will remain open while the company looks for a buyer. —Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026

The outfitter cited the unexpected nature of the game, considering both teams missed the playoffs last season. —Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026

Many outfitters include outings with Onçafari, a Brazilian wildlife conservation organization initially created to help habituate jaguars to game vehicles. —Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026

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