Definition

A person or business that provides equipment and supplies, often for outdoor activities like hunting or camping.

Example

The outfitter supplied us with all the gear we needed for our hiking trip.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that new outfitter in town?

No, I haven't checked it out yet. What do they offer?

They have all the gear you need for hiking and camping.

Sounds great! I might need to visit them before our trip.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outfitter → It is formed from "out" (meaning external or away) and "fit" (from Old English "fittan", meaning to equip or prepare) combined with the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). An outfitter is a person who equips or prepares others for an activity, often in the context of outdoor adventures.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'equips' ('fit') you with everything you need for an adventure 'out' in the wilderness — that's what an outfitter does.

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