Clothing or sports equipment.
Kit
Clothing or sports equipment.
Example Sentences
"Bring your kit to training."
"Football kit in the bag."
Etymology & History
British term for sports clothing/equipment or general outfit. From Middle Dutch 'kitte' (wooden vessel - container for gear). Military origins (soldier's kit). 'Football kit', 'gym kit' are British. Americans use 'uniform' or 'gear'.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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