kit

noun
UK: /kɪt/
US: /kɪt/

  1. A set of things you need for a specific purpose.

    1. I bought a first aid kit for my car, it is small. [ ] [ ]
    2. The survival kit contained essential items like a knife and matches. [ ] [ ]

  2. A set of parts that need to be put together to make something.

    1. My son got a model airplane kit for his birthday and very happy. [ ] [ ]
    2. She assembled the furniture from a flat-pack kit over the weekend easily. [ ] [ ]

  3. The clothing and equipment worn for a particular activity or sport.

    1. The soccer team's kit is blue and white colors only. [ ] [ ]
    2. Make sure to pack your full kit for the hiking trip this weekend. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gear outfit set pack equipment
kit transitive-verb

  1. To dress someone in a specific outfit or equipment.

    1. They will kit the new player with team gear right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldiers were kitted out with the latest combat equipment yesterday. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kit" in English means: A set of things you need for a specific purpose., A set of parts that need to be put together to make something., The clothing and equipment worn for a particular activity or sport..

The phonetic transcription of "kit" is /kɪt/ in British English and /kɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kit": gear, outfit, set, pack, equipment.

Example usage of "kit": "I bought a first aid kit for my car, it is small.". More examples on the page.