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noun

ˈau̇t-ˌfit How to pronounce outfit (audio)
Definition of outfitnext
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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits do you want to buy a new outfit for the Halloween party?

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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens

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as in team
a group of people working together on a task the whole outfit quit early for lunch

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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity for this class, you will need a professional camera outfit which includes at least one telephoto lens and one wide-angle lens

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as in uniform
the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group the highway patrol outfit includes jackboots and a high-crowned hat

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outfit

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verb

as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear

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How does the verb outfit contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of outfit are accoutre, appoint, equip, and furnish. While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," 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

When would accoutre be a good substitute for outfit?

In some situations, the words accoutre and outfit are roughly equivalent. However, accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

When is appoint a more appropriate choice than outfit?

Although the words appoint and outfit have much in common, appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

When could equip be used to replace outfit?

The words equip and outfit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

When might furnish be a better fit than outfit?

The synonyms furnish and outfit are sometimes interchangeable, but furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outfit
Noun
The Longacre bag also comes in multiple color options to make planning spring outfits a breeze. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025 But unlike high-impact sports like running that require technical gear and supportive shoes, a Pilates outfit is a bit more chill. — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Autonomous farming tractors are outfitted with 16 cabin-rooftop cameras (4 on each side, providing 3 unique stereo views in each direction. — Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 The partnership will mean that EA7 will outfit coaches and staff at the club’s U.K. locations. — Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outfit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
  1. costume
  2. company
  3. team
  4. equipment
  5. uniform
  6. equip
  7. dress
  8. house
Noun
  • With nowhere to hide and no way to escape her Dobby costume, the teacher had no choice but to soldier through the day.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Pikachu hasn't been the only inflatable costume spotted in amid the recent protests in Turkey.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of costume
Noun
  • In February 2024, the company disclosed a $115 million writedown on mystery projects, one of which was presumably was Coyote vs. Acme.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The company has a large loyal customer base in Miami and has been in Florida for more than seven years.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of company
Noun
  • While some teams are hoping for a strong close to the season in an attempt to climb the standings, others are quietly hoping to remain near the bottom of the standings to maintain better draft lottery positioning.
    — Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • As for roster construction, Houston’s team is also more homegrown than most.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of team
Noun
  • See our earlier explainer on the differences between Thunderbolt and USB-C. As mentioned above, Thunderbolt 5 equipment is compatible with other data and power transfer technologies, just not at Thunderbolt 5's maximum 80Gbps bandwidth for data transfers and 240 watts of power delivery.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Similarly, when optimal maintenance and upgrade schedules aren’t maintained, critical equipment can fail.
    — Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of equipment
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  • Despite the loss, Tessa Johnson and Edwards had 10 points a piece, Kitts contributed nine points and five rebounds, and Feagin whose career ended in a Gamecocks uniform alongside Paopao, Brea Hall, and Sakima Walker had eight points.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Kapanen’s last game in a Canadiens uniform was Nov. 5, a game remarkably similar to this one but different in one very meaningful way.
    — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of uniform
Verb
  • At its core, WTR equips organizations with the tools to detect and monitor cultural shifts, ensuring that businesses don’t just survive but thrive in global markets.
    — Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Schools must be equipped and required to implement best practices with fidelity.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of equip
Noun
  • Although the designer purchased the dress for just $6, the bargain was a sale price.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The line showcases vibrant pastels, cherry reds, pinks, greens, caramels and browns on sets, track suits, a boxy pinstriped blazer, knit dress, ostrich leather jacket and sporty separates — as a nod to L.A. and the early 2000s, in line with the brand’s genderfluid approach.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Plus, there’s a two-level guest house with its own kitchen and living area.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
  • For his first day of work in June 1999, Scott Smith arrived at the makeshift bat factory, a three-level brick corner house in Ottawa with a stop sign sprouting up from the tree-lawn shrubs.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of house

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