Definitions for outfit
ˈaʊtˌfɪtout·fit

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. outfit(noun)

   any cohesive unit such as a military company

2. outfit, getup, rig, turnout(noun)

   a set of clothing (with accessories)

   "his getup was exceedingly elegant"

3. kit, outfit(verb)

   gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose

4. equip, fit, fit out, outfit(verb)

   provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

   "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"

GCIDE(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Outfit(n.)

   Hence: Any assemblage of objects required for or used in performing a task; things required as equipment for a task.

2. Outfit(n.)

   A complete ensemble of clothing, selected to form a matching set; a coordinated costume; as, a new Easter outfit.

3. Outfit(n.)

   Any team or party of people.

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. outfit(Noun)

   A set of clothing (with accessories).

   She wore a fashionable outfit with matching purse and shoes.

2. outfit(Noun)

   gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose

3. outfit(Noun)

   Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.

4. outfit(Noun)

   A business or firm.

   Should we buy it here, or do you think the outfit across town will have a better deal?

5. outfit(Noun)

   A sports team

6. outfit(Verb)

   To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

   "The expedition was outfitted with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Outfit

   owt′fit, n. the act of making ready everything required for a journey or a voyage: complete equipment: the articles or the expenses for fitting out: the means for an outfit.—v.t. to fit out, equip.—ns. Out′fitter, one who furnishes outfits; Out′fitting, an outfit: equipment for a voyage.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. outfit

   The stores with which a merchant vessel is fitted out for any voyage. Also, the providing an individual with clothes, &c.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. outfit

   In the British service, is the necessaries, uniform, etc., which an officer provides when he is gazetted to a regiment, or as proceeding to India. No allowance is made for an outfit, excepting in case of officers first promoted from the ranks, when £100 is granted to infantry and £150 to cavalry officers.

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'outfit' in Nouns Frequency: #2827

Anagrams for outfit »

1. fit out, fit-out

2. Fit out

3. Fit-out

How to pronounce outfit?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of outfit in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of outfit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of outfit in a Sentence

1. Louis-Ferdinand Céline:

   We've no use for intellectuals in this outfit. What we need is chimpanzees. Let me give you a word of advice: never say a word to us about being intelligent. We will think for you, my friend. Don't forget it.

2. Sophie Zinga:

   We are going to have to adapt and live with this virus, as a fashion designer I think we are going to have to integrate each outfit with fashion masks.

3. Alyssa Milano:

   As a mom I would so love to have an award ceremony like the VMAs to watch with my kids because my son, who is 4, loves music so much, but obviously I don’t feel comfortable, we saw a little of it because my husband was watching it for work purposes, my son says ‘ why are there so many holes in [ Miley Cyrus' ] outfit ? ’ which I thought was amazing. So speaking of style, that’s her own personal style.

4. Jessi Davin:

   I almost died from this. I know it's supposed to be funny and s *** t and yeah I get that, but seriously. THIS IS NOT FUNNY. Anorexia is nothing to party about or laugh at. It's real, it's deadly, and should not be marketed as a slutty outfit, want to dress as' Anna Rexia' ? Just go as a Vampire, or a Zombie. Because 1/3 of us are dead.

5. Kristin Robertson:

   We didn't design this as a point solution but a very flexible solution that we could outfit with payloads, sensors, different mission sets to complement whatever their fleet is, don't think of it as a specific product that is tailored to do only one mission.

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