a set or collection of tools, supplies, instructional matter, etc., for a specific purpose: a first-aid kit; a sales kit.
the case for containing these.
such a case and its contents.
a set of materials or parts from which something can be assembled: a model car made from a kit.
Informal. a set, lot, or collection of things or persons.
a wooden tub, pail, etc., usually circular.
Chiefly British. a costume or outfit of clothing, especially for a specific purpose: ski kit; dancing kit; battle kit.
verb (used with object),kit·ted,kit·ting.
to package or make available in a kit: a new model airplane that has just been kitted for the hobbyist.
Chiefly British. to outfit or equip (often followed by out or up).
Idioms for kit
kit and caboodle / boodle, Informal. the whole lot of persons or things; all of something (often preceded by whole): We took along the whole kit and caboodle in the station wagon.
Origin of kit
1
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English kit(te), kyt(t) “wooden bucket or tub,” from Middle Dutch kitte “jug, tankard”
Seeing the mother and her kits on film is encouraging, but it will be a long journey to usher more animals back to the park.
Mount Rainier’s first wolverine mama in a century is a sign of the species’ comeback|Hannah Seo|August 28, 2020|Popular Science
These kits include items like yoga mats and lip glosses that are tied to the event in order to make for a more immersive experience, but also to get attendees more engaged with the sponsoring brands.
How a new order of commerce is increasingly coming to the rescue for publishers with advertising challenges|Kayleigh Barber|August 17, 2020|Digiday
The pair say they now ship about 200 orders a month of cookies, baking kits, and other goods nationwide.
A domino effect: How USPS delays may hurt e-commerce startups|Anna Hensel|August 14, 2020|Digiday
To decide what goes in a spaceship first aid kit, researchers use NASA’s Integrated Medical Model, which forecasts which health problems the astronauts on a particular mission are most likely to have.
What will astronauts need to survive the dangerous journey to Mars?|Maria Temming|July 15, 2020|Science News
Not just Blue Apron with its meal kits, but online grocery-delivery firms too.
What Happens When Everyone Stays Home to Eat? (Ep. 412)|Stephen J. Dubner|April 9, 2020|Freakonomics
“Kit has an innate confidence and projects a playfully rebellious nature,” the brand's creative director, Sandra Choi, said.
Beyonce Named Most Powerful Celebrity; Kanye West is Back at A.P.C.|The Fashion Beast Team|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Kit Harrington's Hair Has Its Own Game of Thrones Contract: A fan of Jon Snow's luscious locks?
Kit Harrington's Hair Has Its Own Game of Thrones Contract; Russell Westbrook Collaborates With Barneys New York|The Fashion Beast Team|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"It has its own contract definitely," actor Kit Harrington said on Live with Kelly and Michael on Tuesday.
Kit Harrington's Hair Has Its Own Game of Thrones Contract; Russell Westbrook Collaborates With Barneys New York|The Fashion Beast Team|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How did you and Kit establish such great onscreen chemistry?
Game of Thrones’ Rose Leslie on Ygritte and Jon Snow’s Reunion at the Battle of Castle Black|Marlow Stern|June 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Amid the chaos and carnage, star-crossed lovers Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Ygritte (Rose Leslie) meet on the battlefield.
Game of Thrones’ Rose Leslie on Ygritte and Jon Snow’s Reunion at the Battle of Castle Black|Marlow Stern|June 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The door was still open, and Kit was still fussing about his desk.
Deering of Deal|Latta Griswold
Mr Brass slyly tickles his nose with his pen, and looks at Kit with the water standing in his eyes.
The Old Curiosity Shop|Charles Dickens
So they flew away again; and Kit marched into the city and up to the gates of the King's palace.
The Other Side of the Sun|Evelyn Sharp
Soon afterwards, Jefferson jumped on board and stopped by Kit.
Kit Musgrave's Luck|Harold Bindloss
She had a moment of despair, then saw the skirt of Kit in the distance.
The Lion's Mouse|C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
British Dictionary definitions for kit (1 of 5)
kit1
/ (kɪt) /
noun
a set of tools, supplies, construction materials, etc, for use together or for a purposea first-aid kit; a model aircraft kit
the case or container for such a set
a set of pieces of equipment ready to be assembled
(as modifier)kit furniture
clothing and other personal effects, esp those of a traveller or soldiersafari kit; battle kit
informalclothing in general (esp in the phrase get one's kit off)
NZa flax basket
the whole kitorthe whole kit and caboodleinformaleverything or everybody
See also kit out
Word Origin for kit
C14: from Middle Dutch kitte tankard
British Dictionary definitions for kit (2 of 5)
kit2
/ (kɪt) /
noun
a kind of small violin, now obsolete, used esp by dancing masters in the 17th–18th centuries
Word Origin for kit
C16: of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for kit (3 of 5)
kit3
/ (kɪt) /
noun
an informal or diminutive name for kitten
a cub of various small mammals, such as the ferret or fox