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

Gunmen from the Manfredi and Bevilaqua outfits, led by weed store employee and unlikely sharpshooter Grace, take out the rest of the Triads. —Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024

Yet again, Swift's outfit got people talking on Monday as she was pictured arriving at the stadium wearing a vintage-style Chiefs leather jacket and knee-high Christian Louboutin boots. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Verb

The drones and robots are outfitted with hidden cameras so researchers can get an up-close view of live critters without a noticeable human presence. —Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024

The introduction of systems like Apple and Google CarPlay, which let users access some of their phone features through a car’s in-cabin display, similarly incentivized carmakers to outfit their vehicles with larger, more intuitive touch displays. —Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 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