outfitter

noun

out·​fit·​ter ˈau̇t-ˌfi-tər How to pronounce outfitter (audio)
: one that outfits: such as
b
: a business providing equipment, supplies, and often trained guides (as for hunting trips)
also : a guide working for such an outfitter

Examples of outfitter in a Sentence

Hunters say it's the best outfitter in the state. Our outfitter showed us where the deer feed.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024 Great Blue Heron Outdoors, 823 Massachusetts St., is a reputable local outfitter. Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 Under their licenses as guides, Idaho Fish and Game requires them to hunt with licensed outfitters. Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 The campaign, called Love Asheville From Afar, is an online marketplace where people can browse offerings from a variety of local businesses, including artists, breweries, restaurants, accommodations, adventure outfitters, and more. Will McGough, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outfitter 

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outfitter was in 1829

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“Outfitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfitter. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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