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

To ingratiate himself into the community, John Fisher took part in the Nashville Pickers Celebrity Baseball Team, a touring sports outfit that included local record executives and artists like Roy Clark, Tanya Tucker, and Mickey Gilley. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024

Fans took note that Taylor Swift is an outfit repeater - wearing the same dresses and outfits in Vancouver on Saturday night as Friday night - but there's a reason. —Bryan West, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024

Verb

The main bedroom features high ceilings and another wood-burning fireplace, along with a private patio outside sliding glass doors, and the main bathroom is outfitted with a dual marble vanity and a large marble shower. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024

The herculean task of outfitting some 300 or so women ready to go into their own kind of battle is expertly achieved by costume designer Karyn Wagner, and Sharon Busse’s Production Design puts us right back in that era. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 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