outfit

out·fit

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Children wearing outfits appropriate for playing in the snow.

noun

The definition of an outfit is a set of clothes that are worn together, or a group of people.
1. An example of an outfit is a child's snow clothes.
2. An example of an outfit is an Army unit.

verb

Outfit is defined as to provide with or get clothes.
An example of to outfit is to purchase clothing needed for a camping trip.

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outfit

1. a set of articles for fitting out, or equipping
2. the equipment used in any craft or activity; paraphernalia: a mason's outfit, camping outfit
articles of clothing worn together; ensemble: a fall outfit
a group of people associated in some undertaking or activity, as a military unit, business, ranch, etc.
a fitting out; equipping

transitive verb

-·fit·ted, -·fit·ting

to furnish or equip, as with an outfit; fit out

to obtain an outfit

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outfit

noun

A set of tools or equipment for a specialized purpose: a welder's outfit. See Synonyms at equipment.
A set of clothing, often with accessories: What outfit are you wearing to the party?
Informal An association of persons, especially a military unit or a business organization.
The act of equipping: the leader's outfit of the expedition.

transitive verb

out·fit·ted, out·fit·ting, out·fits

To provide with necessary equipment: This store outfits skiers. See Synonyms at furnish.

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out′fit′ter
noun

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Noun

(plural outfits)

A set of clothing (with accessories).
She wore a fashionable outfit with matching purse and shoes.
gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.
(informal) A business or firm.
Should we buy it here, or do you think the outfit across town will have a better deal?
(sports) A sports team