fitter

American  

[fit-er] / ˈfɪt ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that fits. fit.

2. a person who fits fit garments.

3. a worker who fits fit together or adjusts the parts of machinery.

4. a person who supplies and fixes fittings or fixtures.

5. a person who furnishes or equips with whatever is necessary for some purpose.

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fitter British  

/ ˈfɪtə /

noun

1. a person who fits a garment, esp when it is made for a particular person

2. a person who is skilled in the assembly and adjustment of machinery, esp of a specified sort

   an electrical fitter

3. a person who supplies something for an expedition, activity, etc

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Etymology

Origin of fitter

First recorded in 1650–60; fit ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

As we emerge from the drowsy holidays with aspirations of being fitter and more productive, one social-media trend jumps out: How about waking up everyday at 5 a.m.?

From The Wall Street Journal

Science fiction set in the 2050s is full of examples of humans using technological enhancements to feel fitter, happier and more productive.

From BBC

"What else can we wish for? At a time like this, nothing else comes to mind," said Kostiantyn Biden, a local ceiling fitter whose apartment building was left without power and water during the blackout.

From Barron's

European officials are warming up to harnessing smaller groups of countries to make the whole bloc militarily and economically fitter.

From The Wall Street Journal

After making his debut for England in the summer, he was challenged with becoming fitter and working hard in defence to improve his chances of more regular game time in England's midfield.

From BBC

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