Kit
/kɪt/
Definitions
3 meaningsA set of tools, equipment, or clothing for a specific purpose or activity.
/kɪt/
A set of items or equipment for a specific purpose.
The mechanic brought his toolbox kit to fix the car.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're going camping! A kit is like a special box or bag that has everything you'll need, like a tent, flashlight, and snacks. It's a whole package of things.
👶 For kids: A kit is a bag or box that has everything you need for something, like a art kit or a building kit.
More Examples
The survival kit included a knife, matches, and a compass.
The artist purchased a painting kit with brushes and paints.
How It's Used
"The team received new kits for the upcoming season."
"The emergency kit contained all the necessary supplies."
"She packed a basic travel kit with toiletries."
To provide someone with a complete set of equipment or clothing for a particular activity or purpose.
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To provide someone with a set of equipment or clothing.
The company kitted its employees with new laptops and tablets.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're helping a friend get ready for a game. To kit them out means you're giving them everything they need - their uniform, shoes, and maybe a water bottle. You're setting them up with their kit!
👶 For kids: To kit someone is like giving them all the things they need, like clothes and shoes, for something fun like playing a game!
More Examples
The school kitted out the students with protective gear for the science experiment.
Before the hike, we kitted ourselves with water bottles and first-aid supplies.
How It's Used
"The coach kitted the players with new uniforms."
"Soldiers were kitted out with the latest protective gear."
A small bag or container.
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A small bag or container for holding things.
The boy carried his art kit to the park.
💡 Simply: It's a small bag or container. Like the kit you take to school with your lunch
👶 For kids: A little bag
More Examples
The soldier carried his kit over his shoulder.
She kept her toiletries in a kit while traveling.
How It's Used
"He put his lunch in his kit."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
kit and caboodle
The whole collection of things.
"They packed up the whole kit and caboodle and moved across the country."
From Middle English *kite* (a box, a bag), from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German *kitte* (a wooden vessel, a small container).
The term 'kit' has been used to refer to equipment or supplies since the 17th century.
Memory tip
Think of a 'kit' as a package that has everything you need to 'do' something, like a baking kit or a tool kit.
Word Origin
"wooden vessel/container"