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outfit

outfit

453 1.1
A set of clothes and accessories worn for a particular occasion
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
translation icon : conjunto
  • Every Halloween I had the same outfit on every year.
  • wear an outfit
  • dress in an outfit
  • tailored outfit

And that's my little outfit going to breakfast.

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Examples

  • Dancers are judged on the aesthetic quality of their outfits as well as their dancing expertise.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Every year, she picks out a special outfit for her birthday celebration.

  • So this was my outfit for the entire time.

  • What a very nice outfit.

  • You can go anywhere in that outfit.

  • I can't wait to show off my new outfit tonight.

  • "Your skin is glowing and your outfit is unbelievable."

  • What a pretty outfit you've got there, Belcher.

  • Hey, that's a really nice outfit you're wearing; you really have good taste in clothes.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • She chose a bright red outfit for the wedding to match the festive theme.

Synonyms

clothes
vsoutfit
1.0

Things you wear to cover your body, like shirts and coats

refers specifically to a chosen set worn together for an occasion
suit
vsoutfit
1.0

A matching jacket and trousers worn for business or formal occasions

is broader and can include many different combined garments
clothing
vsoutfit
530 1.0

Things you wear to cover your body

implies a coordinated set worn together, often for a purpose
dress
vsoutfit
333 1.0

Clothes of a particular style or for a special occasion

is broader, covering any grouped clothes for an occasion or purpose
wear
vsoutfit
60 1.0

Clothing for a particular activity, for example work or evening

focuses on the complete paired set rather than individual items
apparel
vsoutfit
  • Formal
57 3.8

Clothing for a particular purpose or event

is the everyday term for a set of clothes for use or occasion
attire
vsoutfit
  • Formal
51 4.3

Clothes for special or formal occasions, like a suit

is more neutral and can be casual as well as formal
ensemble
vsoutfit
20 5.6

A complete outfit of clothes with matching pieces

is the same set but defined more generally without stressing matching
get-up
vsoutfit
  • Informal
10 5.6

A set of clothes worn to attract attention or to hide who you are

is more ordinary and not focused on being unusual or showy
suit of clothes
vsoutfit
3 3.0

A set of matching clothes with a jacket and trousers or skirt

covers any combined clothing set, not only outer matching pieces
turnout
vsoutfit
  • UK
2 7.1

A set of clothes worn for a particular occasion

is used more broadly for any purpose, not only special occasions
wearing apparel
vsoutfit
1 2.8

Clothes people put on to cover their body

is a specific combination of clothes and accessories for wear

Antonyms

undress
  • NSFW
5 3.3

The state of wearing no or only some clothes

Compounds

cute outfit
  • Informal
3 1.0

A set of clothes that looks nice and stylish

cazh outfit
  • Informal
9.9

Clothes that are comfortable and informal for everyday wear

Clothes that look very stylish and attract attention at events

chavish outfit
  • Offensive
9.9

A flashy, casual outfit like a tracksuit and baseball cap

9.9

Bold clothes that mix men's and women's styles to show someone's gender

A costume fans wear to look like a character from a story or game

A carefully chosen set of clothes that looks very fashionable

A style of clothing with dark colors, skinny jeans and band shirts

ethnicky outfit
  • Informal
9.3

Clothes that show a person's culture or heritage

hippic outfit
  • Specialized
8.7

Clothing worn for horse riding or horse shows

9.9

Clothes that show a lot of skin to look sexy

4.8

A neat, school-style way of dressing with blazers and polo shirts

trampy outfit
  • Offensive
9.9

Clothes that show a lot of skin and seem inappropriate

9.6

Clothing with old-style formal designs like a jacket and smart shoes

9.9

Clothes that look messy, torn, and dirty from rough travel

A neat, slightly dressy set of clothes for a not very formal event

How Formal

eveningwear
1 4.2
formal look
1 3.4
outfit
453 1.1
loungewear
1 3.2

Surface Forms

outfit singular
outfits plural

Morphology

outfit = fit (transparent) = out + fit

The noun is a straightforward compound of 'out' + 'fit' meaning a set of things one is fitted with (clothes), which learners can readily infer. [Postprocessing: moved 'out' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Outfit comes from the older phrase fit out, which meant 'make ready' or 'equip'. The parts out- and fit help you remember it: 'fit' is clothes that suit you and 'out' means ready to go, so an outfit is the set of clothes you wear for a particular occasion.