kit
word
Definition
A kit is a set of things collected together for a specific purpose, such as tools, materials, or clothes. It can also mean the equipment or uniform used for an activity, especially in sports.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday English for packaged sets: 'first-aid kit', 'repair kit', 'starter kit'. In British English, 'kit' is also very common for a team's sports uniform ('football kit'). For a single container of tools, 'toolbox' may be more specific than 'kit'.
Example Sentences
This furniture comes as a flat-pack kit, so you'll need to build it yourself.
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Did you bring your gym kit, or did you forget it again?
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I keep a kit in my car for emergencies.
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The science kit has everything we need.
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The team wore its new kit today.
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The starter kit is fine, but you'll probably want better tools later.
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