outfitter

out·fit

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [out-fit]
- /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
- /ˈaʊtˌfɪtər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [out-fit]
- /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

Definitions of outfitter word

noun outfitter an assemblage of articles that equip a person for a particular task, role, trade, etc.: an explorer's outfit. 1
noun outfitter a set of usually matching or harmonious garments and accessories worn together; coordinated costume; ensemble: a new spring outfit. 1
noun outfitter a set of articles for any purpose: a cooking outfit. 1
noun outfitter a group associated in an undertaking requiring close cooperation, as a military unit. 1
noun outfitter a business firm engaged in a particular form of commercial enterprise: a construction outfit. 1
noun outfitter any company, party, or set. 1

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Origin of outfitter

First appearance:

before 1755

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1755-65; out- + fit1

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Parts of speech for Outfitter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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outfitter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for outfitter

noun outfitter

supplier — to furnish or provide (a person, establishment, place, etc.) with what is lacking or requisite: to supply someone clothing; to supply a community with electricity.
clothier — a person who makes, sells, or deals in clothes or cloth
costumer — A costumer is the same as a costumier.
couturier — A couturier is a person who designs, makes, and sells expensive, fashionable clothes for women.
seamstress — a woman whose occupation is sewing.

All 6 Synonyms of outfitter