outfitter

noun

out·​fit·​ter ˈau̇t-ˌfi-tər How to pronounce outfitter (audio)
: one that outfits: such as
b
: a business providing equipment, supplies, and often trained guides (as for hunting trips)
also : a guide working for such an outfitter

Examples of outfitter in a Sentence

Hunters say it's the best outfitter in the state. Our outfitter showed us where the deer feed.
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In addition to festivals, many Colorado balloon outfitters will take you up, many of them year-round, in every corner of the state. Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 25 May 2026 To be sure, virtually all professional sports have long established rules about what branding can appear on players and on the court, in part to protect commercial relationships with stadium signage rights holders or league outfitters. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026 But Armour, who grew up swimming alongside these creatures and works for local outfitter Diving With Giants, is doing his best translation of their cetacean courting calls. Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 May 2026 The company, founded in 1985 by David Linley—2nd Earl of Snowdon and son of the late Princess Margaret—has grown from a wood-marquetry specialist into a full-scale lifestyle outfitter. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for outfitter

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outfitter was in 1829

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“Outfitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfitter. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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