ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Outfit

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈaʊtfɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Outfit is a noun meaning A set of clothing (with accessories).

Meaning

A set of clothing (with accessories).

More Meanings

  1. Gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose.
  2. Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.
  3. (informal) A business or firm.
  4. (sports) A sports team.
  5. (statistics) An outlier-sensitive fit.
  6. (Canada, historical) A fiscal year of the Hudson's Bay Company, or the supplies required for such a period.
  7. (transitive) To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

Example Sentences

Don't call what you're wearing an outfit.
She wore a fashionable outfit with matching purse and shoes.
The expedition was outfitted with proper clothing, food, and other necessities.
Should we buy it here, or do you think the outfit across town will have a better deal?

Word Forms

Synonyms for outfit

Depending on context, synonyms include equip, fit, ensemble, kit, rig, getup.

Antonyms for outfit

Common opposites include infit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include getup, fit out, equip, kit, rig, fit.

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