outfit meaning
outfit :
a set of clothes, equipment
noun
▪ She bought a new outfit for the party.
▪ She bought new clothes for the party.
▪ The hiking outfit includes a backpack and boots.
▪ The hiking equipment includes a backpack and boots.
paraphrasing
▪ attire – clothes
▪ gear – equipment
▪ ensemble – outfit
▪ apparel – clothes
outfit :
to provide with clothes or equipment
verb
▪ The company outfitted the team with new uniforms.
▪ The company provided the team with new uniforms.
▪ She outfitted her home with modern furniture.
▪ She furnished her home with modern furniture.
paraphrasing
▪ equip – provide with equipment
▪ supply – provide
▪ furnish – provide with furniture
▪ gear – equip
Pronunciation
outfit [ˈaʊt.fɪt]
The noun has the stress on the first part 'out' and sounds like 'out-fit'.
outfit [aʊtˈfɪt]
The verb has the stress on the second part 'fit' and sounds like 'out-FIT'.
Common phrases and grammar about outfit
outfit - Common meaning
noun
a set of clothes, equipment
verb
to provide with clothes or equipment
Part of Speech Changes for "outfit"
▪ outfitter (noun) – a person or company that provides equipment or clothing
▪ outfitting (noun) – the act of providing equipment or clothing
Common Expressions with "outfit"
▪ design an outfit – to create a set of clothes
▪ choose an outfit – to select clothes
▪ buy an outfit – to purchase a set of clothes
▪ sport an outfit – to wear a set of clothes
Important examples of outfit in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, outfit is often used to refer to clothing or equipment needed for a specific job or activity.
Example of a confusing word: output (production or result)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
When 'outfit' is used as a verb in TOEIC grammar questions, it requires an object, usually a noun indicating what is being outfitted.
outfit
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
complete outfit
all parts of a clothing set
dressed to the nines
means wearing very fashionable or formal clothing
Differences between similar words and outfit
outfit
,
attire
differences
outfit refers to a specific set of clothes for an occasion or purpose, while attire is more general and can refer to any clothing.
outfit
,
outfit is a specific set, apparel is general clothing.
differences
outfit refers to a specific set, apparel refers to clothing in general.
Words with the same origin as outfit
The origin of outfit
The word ‘outfit’ comes from the combination of 'out' and 'fit', meaning to provide with necessary clothes or equipment.
Word structure
It has the prefix 'out' and the root 'fit', meaning to provide clothing or equipment.
Words with the same origin
The root of outfit is 'fit'. Words with the same root include 'fitness', 'fit', and 'fitting'.
