outfitter
noun
out·fit·ter
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Definition of outfitter
: one that outfits: such as
a
: haberdasher
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The outfitter is directly across from the Naples c anals, which are lined with attractive t homes. — Brian E. Clark, Los Angeles Times, "Love the water but not whitewater? Try L.A.'s coolest paddling places," 16 Aug. 2019 Read about seven van conversion outfitters, why more four-wheel drive vans are coming soon, and how to keep your van organized. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Dapper camper van combines luxury with adventure," 5 Aug. 2019 From there, Proflight Zambia offers short connecting flights to the airstrip, where your safari outfitter will transfer you to your lodge. — National Geographic, "Where lions are king: How to track the big cats in Zambia," 18 July 2019 Read about seven van conversion outfitters, why more four-wheel drive vans are coming soon, and how to keep your van organized. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Dapper camper van combines luxury with adventure," 5 Aug. 2019 Translators and gun babysitters Though China Hunting Show attendees were intrigued by the booths and taxidermy displays— including a polar bear—very few of the 85 outfitters made any bookings at all during the four-day event. — Laurel Chor, Quartz, "Western hunting outfitters think China is the future of the market," 8 July 2019 Read about seven van conversion outfitters, why more four-wheel drive vans are coming soon, and how to keep your van organized. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Custom camper van is a cozy cabin-on-the-go," 2 July 2019 The veteran outfitter also has a presence at Baldwin and Nevada beaches. — Allen Pierleoni, The Mercury News, "8 spectacular Lake Tahoe beaches for maximum frolic," 30 June 2019 The outfitters estimated 35,000 start out each year, but only 40 percent actually make it to the top. — Ysabelle Kempe, BostonGlobe.com, "What does it take to climb Mount Kilimanjaro when you’re blind?," 5 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'outfitter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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outfitter
noun
English Language Learners Definition of outfitter
US
: a business that provides equipment, supplies, and often trained guides for activities such as hunting, hiking, etc.
also
: a guide who works for such a business
British, old-fashioned
: a person or business that sells men's clothing
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