outfit

1 of 2

noun

out·​fit ˈau̇t-ˌfit 

1

: the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)

2

a

: a set of tools or equipment especially for the practice of a trade

b

: a clothing ensemble often for a special occasion or activity

c

: physical, mental, or moral endowments or resources

3

: a group that works as a team : organization

especially : a military unit

outfit

2 of 2

verb

outfitted; outfitting

transitive verb

1

: to furnish with an outfit

2

: supply

outfitting every family with shoes

—Amer. Guide Series: Vt.

intransitive verb

: to acquire an outfit

Synonyms

Noun

• costume
• drag
• dress
• garb
• getup
• guise
• togs

Verb

• accoutre
• accouter
• equip
• fit (out)
• furnish
• gird
• kit (up or out) [chiefly British]
• provision
• rig
• supply

Choose the Right Synonym for outfit

furnish, equip, outfit, appoint, accoutre mean to supply one with what is needed.

furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation.

outfitted the family for a ski trip

appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

Examples of outfit in a Sentence

Noun

She bought a new outfit for the party.

the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits

Verb

The company outfitted us with food and supplies.

outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

If Candela’s first electric foiling boat was considered the Tesla Roadster of the seas, its newest launch is the Model S. The new 28-footer, which has been christened the C-8, was revealed by the Swedish outfit Thursday as the bigger and better successor to the C-7. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024

The Set Dress could easily double as the perfect outfit to play a set in or be styled for an everyday look. —Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024

Verb

Guilhem, who also specializes in superyacht concepts in addition to hospitality projects and private homes, will outfit the units, which range in size from 2,093 square feet to 6,279 square feet. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024

Howard and the models traveled to Britain to work in a high-tech studio outfitted with a photogrammetry rig, which consisted of 160 cameras arranged in a circle. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1798, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

outfit

1 of 2 noun

out·​fit ˈau̇t-ˌfit 

1

: the equipment or clothing especially for some special purpose

a camping outfit

a sports outfit

2

: a group of persons working together or associated in the same activity

soldiers in the same outfit

outfit

2 of 2 verb

outfitted; outfitting

: to furnish with an outfit : equip

outfit an expedition

outfitter noun