outfit
|out/fit|
🇺🇸
/ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈaʊt.fɪt/
set of clothes or group
Etymology
'outfit' originates from the English word 'out' combined with 'fit,' where 'fit' meant 'suitable or proper.'
'outfit' changed from the older English usage of 'fit' meaning 'suitable' and eventually became the modern English word 'outfit.'
Initially, it meant 'to make suitable or equip,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a set of clothes' or 'a group of people.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a set of clothes worn together, typically for a particular occasion or purpose.
She wore a stylish outfit to the party.
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Noun 2
a group of people working together as an organization, especially a military unit.
The new tech startup is a small but efficient outfit.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35