: 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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Upendra Singh, my outfitter and shikari, and Arthur Reiffer, the white hunter who was to be my guide, were waiting for me. Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Near the base of the Tordrillo Mountains, a chain that connects to Denali National Park in the north and Lake Clark National Park in the south, there are few other lodges or adventure outfitters in this region. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Adidas The German sportswear giant carried a halo from this summer’s World Cup, serving as an official FIFA sponsor and the outfitter for both finalists, Spain and Argentina. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Steps from your room with easy access to the outdoors, guests can explore the endless offers of Park City mountain wonderland with in-house outfitter, Compass Sports. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 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. 2026.

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