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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Since its founding in 1912, classic outfitter L.L Bean has been synonymous with its home state of Maine. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025 Best Things to Do Kayak on Cane Bayou Take a kayaking tour of Cane Bayou with local outfitter Canoe & Trail Adventures. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025 Do this: Hike Tallulah Gorge State Park, sip wine at Tiger Mountain Vineyards and meet local hikers and travelers at outfitter Wander North Georgia. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025 The article has been updated and the claim removed to reflect the state’s rules around outfitters. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 24 Mar. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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