kit — a set of tools, equipment, or materials needed for a particular purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a set of tools, equipment, or materials needed for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɪt/
Example Sentences
- Dad's toolbox is like a magic kit - it has everything except the one thing you actually need!
- The camping kit included a tent, sleeping bag, and portable stove.
- She assembled the entire furniture kit without looking at the instructions - and it actually worked!
kit
NOUN[/kɪt/]
a set of tools, equipment, or materials needed for a particular purpose
The explorer packed a survival kit before entering the desert.
The technician opened a repair kit before fixing the machine. (TOOLS + SET = KIT)
With the right kit and a fit spirit, they reached the summit.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'kit' derives from Middle Dutch 'kitte', meaning a wooden vessel or container. Originally referring to any container for holding objects, the term gradually evolved to denote a set of tools or equipment, particularly in English usage.
Breakdown
Middle Dutch 'kitte' (wooden vessel, container) → Modern English 'kit' (set of tools or equipment). The semantic shift reflects a change from the physical container itself to the assembled collection of items it might hold.
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📝Examples
“Dad's toolbox is like a magic kit - it has everything except the one thing you actually need!”
“The camping kit included a tent, sleeping bag, and portable stove.”
“She assembled the entire furniture kit without looking at the instructions - and it actually worked!”
“Every car should have an emergency kit in the trunk.”
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