WordHive Learning Dictionary

Outfit

noun

An outfit is a set of clothes worn together.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Outfit mean?

An outfit is a set of clothes worn together.

Updated

Dictionary definition

A set of clothes worn together.

Example sentences

Outfit in a sentence

easy

Her outfit included a red sweater.

medium

The costume outfit matched the school play.

hard

The author described the character's outfit so readers could picture the scene.

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Practice the meaning of Outfit

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does outfit mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to outfit?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses outfit correctly?

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Outfit

Voice settings
Sounds like

owt · fit · strongest beat: owt

Synonyms

Words like Outfit

clothesUse for items people wear.
costumeUse for clothes worn for a role, event, or performance.
Antonyms

Opposite words

undressedUse when not wearing clothes.
uncoveredUse when something is not covered.
Synonym practice

Want to practice outfit synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Her costume had a shiny cape," then compare close word choices. Practice outfit synonyms.

Word family

Outfit word family

Base word

outfit

noun

outfits

More than one set of clothes.

Related words
Student support

Understand Outfit

Hint for students

An outfit is a set of clothes worn together.

Common mix-up

Outfit is not the same as undressed. Outfit means an outfit is a set of clothes worn together.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The costume outfit matched the school play. Clue words: costume, matched, school. Underline clue words that show why outfit fits instead of undressed. Now write one new sentence that shows outfit without using the word outfit. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show outfit?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The costume outfit matched the school play." Why does outfit fit better than undressed?