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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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Luckily, there are tons of outfitters who know the ins and outs of the park and can lead you to wide-open powder fields waiting to be explored. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 Spot checks are completed after spraying to determine the presence of the DNA and identify the product, the Swiss product traceability outfitter said. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025 One outfitter has been making these experiences more accessible since 2003. Maya Silver, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025 Also, keep in mind that the outdoor outfitter REI usually skips the day entirely, famously staying closed for its #OptOutside campaign. Samantha Neely, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 2025.

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