Word
kit
Phoneticskit
US/ˈkɪt/
UK/kˈɪt/
Definitions
01equipment for a task
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. a set of tools, supplies, or equipment that you need for a specific job or activity.
n. a collection of specialized tools, supplies, or equipment required for a particular purpose or profession.
日本語:キット※
“He always keeps a first-aid kit in the trunk of his car.”
“The survival kit contains essential items such as a compass, waterproof matches, and emergency rations for three days.”
02items to be assembled
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a set of parts that you buy together and put together yourself to make something.
n. a set of components sold together with instructions for assembly by the purchaser.
日本語:キット※
“My daughter spent the whole afternoon building a model airplane from a kit.”
“The furniture arrived as a flat-pack kit, requiring several hours of assembly with basic household tools.”
03sports uniform
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports British English
n. the special set of clothes and equipment that you wear to play a sport.
n. the distinctive clothing and equipment worn by members of a sports team.
“The team will be wearing their new blue and white kit for the final.”
“The club launched their away kit for the upcoming season, featuring a retro design inspired by their 1990s championship win.”
04drums
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Music
n. a set of drums and cymbals played by one person.
n. a collection of drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments arranged for a single player.
“The drummer spent an hour setting up his kit before the concert started.”
“The studio is equipped with a professional-grade kit, though most touring drummers prefer to bring their own cymbals.”
Synonyms
05software distribution
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a complete set of computer files or software needed to install a program.
n. a comprehensive software package or distribution, often including documentation and installation scripts.
“You can download the latest installation kit from the developer's website.”
“The development kit provides all the necessary libraries and headers for third-party engineers to build compatible plugins.”
Synonyms
06young animal
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science
n. a young animal, such as a young fox, rabbit, or beaver.
n. the young of certain fur-bearing animals, including foxes, beavers, and ferrets.
“The mother fox stayed close to the den to protect her kits.”
“Wildlife biologists observed the kits emerging from the burrow for the first time in early spring.”
07to provide equipment
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to give someone the clothes or equipment they need for an activity.
v. to supply or equip someone or something with the necessary gear; often used with 'out'.
“It cost a lot of money to kit the children out for their skiing trip.”
“The expedition was fully kitted out with the latest satellite communication technology and cold-weather survival gear.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “kit” in context.
Verb
01. assemble a kit
“It took him nearly three hours to assemble the model airplane kit.”
verb + noun
02. pack a kit
“Make sure you pack a first-aid kit before we head out on the hike.”
verb + noun
03. provide a kit
“The school will provide a basic stationery kit for all new students.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. essential kit
“A waterproof jacket is an essential kit for anyone walking in the mountains.”
adj + noun
05. sophisticated kit
“The laboratory is full of sophisticated kit for analyzing DNA samples.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. kit of tools
“He carried a small kit of tools in his trunk for emergency repairs.”
noun + of + noun
07. survival kit
“Every lifeboat is equipped with a survival kit containing water and rations.”
noun + noun
08. testing kit
“The government distributed free testing kits to help monitor the spread of the virus.”
noun + noun
Usage
Commonly used in British English to refer to sports uniforms; in technical contexts, it often implies a modular set of components.
Real-World Examples
“What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?” Etymology
From Ukrainian кіт (kit, “tomcat”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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