outfit
Americannoun
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an assemblage of articles that equip a person for a particular task, role, trade, etc..
an explorer's outfit.
- Synonyms:
- kit
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a set of usually matching or harmonious garments and accessories worn together; coordinated costume; ensemble.
a new spring outfit.
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a set of articles for any purpose.
a cooking outfit.
- Synonyms:
- kit
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a group associated in an undertaking requiring close cooperation, as a military unit.
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a business firm engaged in a particular form of commercial enterprise.
a construction outfit.
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any company, party, or set.
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the act of fitting out or equipping for any purpose, as for a voyage, journey, or expedition.
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mental, physical, or moral equipment.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
noun
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a set of articles or equipment for a particular task, occupation, etc
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a set of clothes, esp a carefully selected one
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informal any group or association regarded as a cohesive unit, such as a military company, business house, etc
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the act of fitting out
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(formerly) the annual shipment of trading goods and supplies sent by a fur company to its trading posts
verb
Usage
What does outfit mean? Outfit commonly means a set of clothes, especially when they have been designed or carefully selected to be worn together.Outfit can also be used as a term for a company, organization, or group that works closely together. As a verb, it means to provide with the proper equipment.Example: Oh, I just love your outfit—I would have never thought to mix a flower pattern with a leopard print.
Other Word Forms
- outfitter noun
- preoutfit verb (used with object)
- reoutfit verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of outfit
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Laura, who flew from Bristol to Glasgow on February 22 for a month for business, shipped "at least" five outfits including suit jackets and dresses, saving £27.41 on the trip.
From BBC
I tried my clothes on to make sure they still fit right, then tried on a backup outfit before returning to the green sweater.
From Literature
Every toy had to be shared; every outfit was given to me and then taken back once I’d outgrown it.
From Literature
Stripped of their starriest player and many trusted associates, they’ve morphed into a tighter outfit that plays unselfish team basketball and relies on every player to shoot, rebound and defend.
Meanwhile, the balcony was outfitted with a glass railing to ensure uninterrupted views of the ocean.
From MarketWatch
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