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outfit

outfit

47 3.9
A set of tools and equipment used for a particular activity
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
translation icon : equipo
  • For their hiking trip, they each packed an outfit that included sturdy boots, a warm jacket, and a backpack.

This is how a real kendo outfit goes.

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Examples

  • Each wears nearly 200 pounds of gear, including full-body fleece outfits, insulated.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Anyway, this solar outfit, it's going to save you money and it's free.

  • Next, you can wear any basic outfit that you own and still crush it and look amazing.

  • I'm here at Evelyn and we are getting some outfits for events this month.

  • It's a full exercise outfit and when you're done for the day, it's a post workout towel.

  • All you need in life is a clean room, good gym outfit and a life planner and you're set.

  • His partner, wearing a decidedly nonstandard police outfit, makes good use of her handcuffs.

    Blog text (25)
  • Whether you're selling scented soap or offering outdoor outfits, Shopify helps you sell everywhere.

  • The photographer brought along an outfit of high-quality camera gear to capture the beautiful landscape.

  • Before the camping expedition, he checked that he had the right outfit, including a tent, cooking supplies, and sleeping bags.

Synonyms

equipment
vsoutfit
1.9

Tools and machines needed for a particular activity

emphasizes a purposely gathered set for a specific activity rather than general need
gear
vsoutfit
499 2.1

Things you use for a certain activity, like hiking or sports

focuses on a set gathered for a single purpose rather than general items
kit
vsoutfit
302 1.6

A group of tools and items for a particular purpose

is assembled for immediate use in an activity rather than simply stored
setup
vsoutfit
133 2.8

A set of equipment used for a specific activity

highlights a gathered set ready for use rather than just their arrangement
rig
vsoutfit
126 4.9

A group of equipment used for a specific job, like sound or fishing

is a general assembled set for an activity not necessarily technical machinery
tool kit
vsoutfit
4 1.8

A box or case with tools for fixing things

is a broader assembled set for any activity not only kept tools
loadout
vsoutfit
2 6.3

A set of equipment and supplies carried for a trip or mission

implies a gathered set for activity without the emphasis on carrying or transport

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 Complete

outfit
47 3.9
kit
302 1.6
equipment
1.9
tool
1.1

Surface Forms

outfit singular
outfits plural

Morphology

outfit = fit (transparent) = out + fit

The sense 'set of tools or gear' follows the same logic as 'set of clothes' — items one is fitted or equipped with. [Postprocessing: moved 'out' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Outfit comes from the old phrase fit out, meaning 'make ready' or 'equip'. That history explains the second meaning: an outfit can be the set of tools or gear that 'fits you out' for a job or activity.