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outfit
[ out-fit ]
noun
- an assemblage of articles that equip a person for a particular task, role, trade, etc.:
an explorer's outfit.
Synonyms:
- a set of usually matching or harmonious garments and accessories worn together; coordinated costume; ensemble:
a new spring outfit.
- a set of articles for any purpose:
a cooking outfit.
Synonyms:
- a group associated in an undertaking requiring close cooperation, as a military unit.
- a business firm engaged in a particular form of commercial enterprise:
a construction outfit.
- any company, party, or set.
- the act of fitting out or equipping for any purpose, as for a voyage, journey, or expedition.
- mental, physical, or moral equipment.
verb (used with object)
- to furnish with an outfit, equipment, etc.; fit out; equip:
to outfit an expedition to the South Pole.
Synonyms: , ,
- Nautical. to finish equipping (a vessel) at a dock.
verb (used without object)
- to furnish oneself with an outfit.
outfit
/ ˈʊˌɪ /
noun
- a set of articles or equipment for a particular task, occupation, etc
- a set of clothes, esp a carefully selected one
- informal.any group or association regarded as a cohesive unit, such as a military company, business house, etc
- the act of fitting out
- (formerly) the annual shipment of trading goods and supplies sent by a fur company to its trading posts
verb
- to furnish or be furnished with an outfit, equipment, etc
Other 51Թ Forms
- dzܳft noun
- ·dzܳf verb (used with object) preoutfitted preoutfitting
- ·dzܳf verb (used with object) reoutfitted reoutfitting
Example Sentences
Organisers said the exhibition would feature the largest collection of vintage Versace designs ever to be displayed in the UK, and would also include accessories, sketches, photographs and interviews alongside the outfits.
Instead, he focused on TikTok videos including some showing him riding horses in traditional Romanian outfits, and practising judo.
An element of romance permeates the Spotlight’s interior, with an intimate dance space and a sumptuous lounge area outfitted with Persian rugs, Victorian-style furniture and steam trunks that double as coffee tables.
She also used some of the money to buy Christmas gifts for her family and a holiday outfit for herself.
But he’s at ease, wearing a sharp outfit of dark Japanese denim and black leather boots that complement the Texas-themed dining room.
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More About Outfit
What doesoutfit mean?
Outfit commonly means a set of clothes, especially when they have been designed or carefully selected to be worn together.
Outfit can also be used as a term for a company, organization, or group that works closely together. As a verb, it means to provide with the proper equipment.
Example: Oh, I just love your outfit—I would have never thought to mix a flower pattern with a leopard print.
Where doesoutfit come from?
The first records of outfit come from the mid-1700s. Its earliest uses relate to stocking ships with the proper equipment and supplies.
From there, it developed a sense referring to the things needed for an expedition. It’s rarely used this way today, but when used as a verb, outfit means “to equip” and it often refers to providing someone with the right gear, especially for a specialized purpose. Someone who does this is called an outfitter, and this term often refers to stores that sell hunting and outdoor equipment.
A group going on an expedition can also be called an outfit. This sense of the word is often used to refer to businesses in a particular industry, as in trucking outfit. It’s also applied to military units.
But the most common meaning of outfit refers collectively to the clothes that someone is wearing. Regardless of whether you put any thought into what they would look like together, the clothes you’re wearing right now are an outfit. However, outfit is most often understood as referring to a set of clothes (and accessories) that are meant to go together, as in Before I go to bed each night, I choose and lay out my outfit for the next day. (We see you with the yellow vest and the matching socks. It’s working.)
Outfit has a lot of meanings, but most of them relate to equipment or clothing. Remember: You can outfit (equip) an outfit (group) with outfits (coordinated clothing).
Did you know ... ?
What are some other forms related to outfit?
- outfitter (noun)
- outfitted (past tense verb)
- preoutfit (verb)
- reoutfit (verb)
What are some synonyms for outfit?
What are some words that share a root or word element with outfit?
What are some words that often get used in discussing outfit?
How isoutfit used in real life?
Outfit is most often in the context of clothes and fashion. As a verb, it often relates to preparing for outdoor activities.
this is harry's best outfit, period.
— marta • ia ❀ˊˎ˗ (@tpwkhalsey)
Thanks to for outfitting our entire Esports program with these incredible jerseys! Our Overwatch team is looking better than ever, and is ready to battle for tonight's match at 7PM!
— Vianney Esports (@VianneyEsports)
is mozilla a good outfit to work for ?
— Nick Main (@_nickmain)
Try usingoutfit!
Which of the following things would NOT be part of an outfit?
A. shoes
B. shirt
C. toothpaste
D. hat
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