Outfit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈau̇t-ˌfit/ out·fit

Meaning & Definition of Outfit

Outfit (noun)

  1. the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
  2. a set of tools or equipment especially for the practice of a trade
  3. a clothing ensemble often for a special occasion or activity

Outfit (verb)

  1. to furnish with an outfit
  2. supply
  3. to acquire an outfit

Outfit (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation

    "the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits"

    "do you want to buy a new outfit for the Halloween party?"

    similar: costume, drag, dress, garb, getup, guise, togs
    related: apparel, attire, clothes, duds, habiliment(s), raiment, fashion, mode, style, array, caparison, vestments

  2. a commercial or industrial activity or organization

    "they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens"

    similar: business, company, concern, enterprise, establishment, firm, house, interest
    related: conglomerate, corporation, multinational, association, cartel, chain, combine, syndicate, trust, agency, dealer, outlet, microenterprise

  3. a group of people working together on a task

    "the whole outfit quit early for lunch"

    similar: army, band, brigade, company, crew, gang, party, platoon, squad, team
    related: battalion, corps, troop, force, host, posse, stable, troupe, administration, department, help, personnel, staff

  4. items needed for the performance of a task or activity

    "for this class, you will need a professional camera outfit which includes at least one telephoto lens and one wide-angle lens"

    similar: accoutrements, apparatus, equipment, gear, hardware, kit (chiefly British), material(s), matériel, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle
    related: accessories, appurtenances, attachments, fittings, baggage, belongings, impedimenta, appliances, facilities, instruments, machinery, tools, apparel, attire, habiliments, raiment, trappings, armamentarium, armory, arsenal, battery, assets, resources

  5. the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group

    "the highway patrol outfit includes jackboots and a high-crowned hat"

    similar: livery, uniform
    related: fatigues, full dress, regimentals, costume, finery, regalia

Outfit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity

    "outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear"

    similar: accoutre, equip, fit (out), furnish, gird, kit (up or out) (chiefly British), provision, rig, supply
    related: stock, store, bestow, contribute, donate, give, present, apportion, deal (out), dispense, distribute, dole out, hand out, mete (out), parcel (out), portion, prorate, allocate, allot, assign, arm, fortify, prepare, reequip, refit, refurnish, reoutfit
    near: deprive, dispossess, divest, strip

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Outfit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Outfit:

Chiefly British: kit, kit (up or out)
costume, drag, dress, garb, getup, guise, togs, business, company, concern, enterprise, establishment, firm, house, interest, army, band, brigade, crew, gang, party, platoon, squad, team, accoutrements, apparatus, equipment, gear, hardware, material(s), matériel, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle, livery, uniform, accoutre, equip, fit (out), furnish

Related Words for Outfit

apparel, attire, clothes, duds, habiliment(s), raiment, fashion, mode, style, array, caparison, vestments, conglomerate, corporation, multinational, association, cartel, chain, combine, syndicate, trust, agency, dealer, outlet, microenterprise, battalion, corps, troop, force, host

Near Antonyms of Outfit

deprive, dispossess, divest, strip

Word Forms of Outfit

Inflections: outfitted, outfitting

Origin & Etymology of Outfit

First known use: 1748

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Outfit

Frequently Asked Questions about Outfit

What does "Outfit" mean?

"Outfit" means the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition). It has 6 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Outfit"?

Other words for "Outfit" include costume, drag, dress, garb, getup, guise, togs and business. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Outfit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Outfit"?

There are 136 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Outfit". Common alternatives include costume, drag, dress, garb, getup, guise, togs, business, company and concern.

How do you use "Outfit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Outfit" in a sentence: "the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits"; "do you want to buy a new outfit for the Halloween party?"; "they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens".

Is "Outfit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Outfit" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Outfit" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Outfit" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Outfit"?

"Outfit" is pronounced /ˈau̇t-ˌfit/ and divided into syllables as out·fit.

What is the origin of the word "Outfit"?

First known use: 1748.