Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of kit
"The garage was filled with various kits for car repair, from brake pads to engine filters."
In plain English: Kits are pre-made collections of parts and tools needed to build or fix something.
"The scouts packed their survival kits before heading into the woods."
Usage: Use "kits" to refer to multiple complete sets of equipment or supplies designed for a specific purpose, such as camping gear or musical instruments. Avoid confusing this plural form with the singular word when referring to individual collections rather than a group.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of kit
"She kits her bag every morning before heading to work."
In plain English: To kit something means to put all the necessary equipment and supplies together for a specific activity.
"The children are busy kits together with their new toys."
Usage: Do not use "kits" as a verb to mean equipping someone; instead, it refers only to the third-person singular form of the base verb "kit." In everyday usage, you should stick with the noun "kit" for a collection of items or the phrasal verb "to kit out" when describing preparation.
The word kits is a clipping derived from Kitsilano, the name of a neighborhood in Vancouver, British Columbia. It entered English usage as an affectionate nickname for residents or visitors to that area.