: 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 multiyear partnership, the length and financials of which were not disclosed, reflects Adidas’ ongoing emphasis to push into women’s basketball, while outgoing outfitter Under Armour continues its retrenchment. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Even many outfitters say the Thorofare is too busy during the cutthroat spawn, when the fish move out of Yellowstone Lake and into rivers where anglers can see and catch them. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026 In December, the luxury outfitter andBeyond will launch the 15-cabin Amazon Explorer, which will sail the Peruvian Amazon throughout 2027. — Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2026 There are also fewer tours and experiences led by outfitters on this side of the island. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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