outfitter
Americannoun
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outfitters
plural
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a retailer selling specialized clothing, equipment, and supplies, especially for outdoor activities.
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British. a retailer selling clothes and accessories, especially men's.
noun
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a shop that sells men's clothes
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a person who provides outfits
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The fishing: The resort arranges guided fly-fishing excursions through local outfitter Trout Stalkers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“I’m sure these guys get tired of hearing, you know, listening to us preach to them about safety, but it’s gotta be done,” said Shannon Abelseth, a snowmobile outfitter in Cooke City.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
And that’s been particularly tough for Jessie Fuentes, the town’s only river outfitter, who provides canoes and kayaks for recreation on the Rio Grande.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2024
Mike Jeffries is considered the modern-day-founder of A&F after he transformed the brand in the 1990s from a failing heritage outfitter into a multi-billion-dollar teen retailer.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2023
My profession, until love entered my life, was that of haberdasher and outfitter.
From Seven Keys to Baldpate by Earl Derr Biggers
“We used to have these secret spots we could tell people about,” said Elisabeth Barton, owner of Yosemite Basecamp in Groveland, which offers lodging, trips by local outfitters, gear and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Gabriel, another parent at the community wardrobe, added: "I'm here because I don't want to go to the official outfitters and spend £150 which I don't really have."
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
Gone are live bands, independent outfitters, free lift-side parking, and secret smoke shacks.
From Slate ● Dec. 20, 2023
For those looking to experience the thrills of whitewater for the first time, the safest bet is to link up with one of several commercial outfitters around Washington.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2023
She’d had to visit three different outfitters to acquire them.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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