Outfit
/ˈaʊt.fɪt/
Definitions
2 meaningsA set of clothes or equipment for a particular purpose.
/ˈaʊt.fɪt/
A set of clothes or equipment.
He wore a smart outfit to the interview.
💡 Simply: An outfit is like a whole set of clothes you wear together, or all the stuff you need to do something, like camping. If you're going to a costume party, your outfit might be a superhero costume! Or, if you're going camping, your outfit includes your tent and sleeping bag.
👶 For kids: An outfit is all the clothes you wear together!
More Examples
The company provided the team with a new outfit for the competition.
Her hiking outfit included sturdy boots and a backpack.
How It's Used
"She chose a stylish outfit for the party."
"The camping outfit included a tent, sleeping bags, and cooking supplies."
To provide someone or something with necessary clothing, equipment, or supplies.
/ˈaʊt.fɪt/
To provide with necessary equipment or clothes.
The explorers were outfitted with the latest technology.
💡 Simply: To outfit something or someone is to give them all the things they need. Like, the school will outfit the science class with lab coats and microscopes. Or, the adventure company will outfit you with a harness for rock climbing.
👶 For kids: To outfit means to give someone everything they need!
More Examples
The store outfits customers with camping gear.
The volunteer was outfitted with protective gear.
How It's Used
"The company outfitted the employees with new laptops."
"We outfitted the boat for a long voyage."
Idioms & expressions
to be dressed to the nines
To be dressed very stylishly and elegantly; wearing one's best clothes.
"She was dressed to the nines for the gala."
From Middle English 'outfitten', meaning 'to equip or furnish'. It combines 'out-' (indicating completion) and 'fit' (meaning 'to prepare').
Historically, 'outfit' was often used in maritime contexts to describe equipping a ship for a voyage.
Memory tip
Think of the whole 'fit' you're trying to 'out' - the whole collection!
Word Origin
"to prepare"