Definition

1. Noun:
   • A shop that provides equipment for a specific purpose or activity: An outfitter is a store that supplies the specialized gear, clothing, and tools required for particular pursuits, such as hunting, fishing, camping, or safaris.
   • A person or business that sells men's clothing: Historically and in some contexts, an outfitter refers to a merchant who sells men's apparel, especially tailored or formal wear.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We bought our hiking boots and tents from a reputable mountain outfitter.
  • The safari outfitter provided the group with binoculars, khaki clothing, and all necessary camping gear.
  • His grandfather used to shop for suits at the old gentlemen's outfitter on High Street.

Advanced Usage

• "To be fully outfitted by...": to have all one's equipment or clothing supplied by a specific outfitter.
  • The expedition was fully outfitted by a company specializing in Arctic travel.

Variants and Related Words

• Outfit (verb): To provide with necessary equipment or clothing.
  • The company will outfit the research team with the latest technology.
• Outfitting (noun): The action or business of providing equipment or clothes.
  • The outfitting of the ship took several weeks.

Synonyms

• Supplier: A person or company that provides goods or equipment.
• Haberdasher: A dealer in men's clothing and accessories (a close synonym for the clothing-specific meaning).
• Purveyor: A person who provides or supplies food, provisions, or other goods.

Related Phrases

• Hunting outfitter: A specialist who provides gear, guides, and services for hunting trips.
  • They booked a trip with a licensed hunting outfitter in Colorado.
• Wilderness outfitter: A business that equips people for adventures in remote, natural areas.
  • The wilderness outfitter rented us canoes and dry bags for the river trip.

Noun

1. a shop that provides equipment for some specific purpose
   • an outfitter provided everything needed for the safari
2. someone who sells men's clothes