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1outfit
noun out·fit \ˈau̇t-ˌfit\
: a set of clothes that are worn together
: a group of people working together in the same activity
Full Definition of OUTFIT
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
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First Known Use of OUTFIT
circa 1769
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Rhymes with OUTFIT
a bit, acquit, admit, armpit, backfit, base hit, befit, bowsprit, bushtit, catch it, cesspit, close-knit, cockpit, commit, cool it, culprit, cut it, demit, dimwit, dog it, do it, emit, firelit, fleapit, gaslit, get it, gill slit, godwit, hack it, half-wit, hard-hit, henbit, house-sit, legit, lit crit, make it, mess kit, misfit, mishit, moonlit, mosh pit, nitwit, no-hit, obit, omit, outwit, owe it, peewit, permit, pinch-hit, Prakrit, press kit, pulpit, refit, remit, rough it, sandpit, Sanskrit, scratch hit, snakebit, snake pit, starlit, stock split, submit, sunlit, switch-hit, tar pit, tidbit, tight-knit, tomtit, to wit, transmit, turnspit, twilit, two-bit, unfit, unknit, warp knit, watch it, weft knit, well-knit
2outfit
verb
: to provide (someone or something) with equipment or clothes especially for a special purpose
out·fit·tedout·fit·ting
Full Definition of OUTFIT
transitive verb
1
: to furnish with an outfit
2
: supply <outfitting every family with shoes — American Guide Series: Vermont>
intransitive verb
: to acquire an outfit
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First Known Use of OUTFIT
1847
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Synonym Discussion of 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>.
OUTFIT Defined for Kids
1outfit
noun out·fit \ˈau̇t-ˌfit\
Definition of OUTFIT for Kids
1
: a set of clothing worn together <… she always wears the same kind of outfit: jeans, a turtleneck, a sweater, and running shoes. — Ann M. Martin, Claudia and the Sad Good-bye>
2
: the equipment for a special use <a camping outfit>
3
: a group of persons working together or associated in the same activity <I'm working for a landscaping outfit.>
2outfit
verb
out·fit·tedout·fit·ting
Definition of OUTFIT for Kids
: to supply with equipment for a special purpose : equip <Parents need to outfit children for school.>
— out·fit·ter noun
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