Definition of OUTFIT

outfit

Plural: outfits

Noun

  • any cohesive unit such as a military company
  • a set of clothing (with accessories)
  • gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
  • A set of clothing (with accessories).
  • Gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose.
  • Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.
  • A business or firm.
  • A sports team.
  • An outlier-sensitive fit.
  • A fiscal year of the Hudson's Bay Company, or the supplies required for such a period.

Verb

Verb Forms: outfitted, outfitting, outfits

  • To provide with equipment, clothing, or provisions.
  • provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
  • To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

Examples

  • She wore a fashionable outfit with matching purse and shoes.
  • Should we buy it here, or do you think the outfit across town will have a better deal?
  • The expedition was outfitted with proper clothing, food, and other necessities.
  • The new Scrabble player needed to outfit their knowledge with more short words and hooks.

Origin / Etymology

Variant of earlier out-fit, from fit out. Equivalent to out- + fit.

Synonyms

equip, fit, fit out, getup, kit, rig, turnout

Antonyms

infit

Scrabble Score: 9

outfit: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
outfit: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
outfit: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

outfit: valid Words With Friends Word