I. fit ‧ ting 1 /ˈfɪtɪŋ/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ fit , ↑ fitting , ↑ fitness , ↑ fitter , ↑ misfit ; adjective : ↑ fitted , ↑ fitting , ↑ fit ≠ ↑ unfit ; verb : fit; adverb : fittingly]
1 . [C, usually plural] British English a piece of equipment in a house, for example a ↑ cooker or a ↑ fridge , that can be moved or taken with you when you sell the house ⇨ fixtures and fittings at ↑ fixture (2)
2 . [C, usually plural] an outside part of a piece of equipment that makes it possible to use or handle it:
a sink with chrome fittings (=handle and taps)
new light fittings
3 . [uncountable] an occasion when you put on a piece of clothing that is being made for you, to see if it fits properly
II. fitting 2 BrE AmE adjective formal
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ fit , ↑ fitting , ↑ fitness , ↑ fitter , ↑ misfit ; adjective : ↑ fitted , ↑ fitting , ↑ fit ≠ ↑ unfit ; verb : fit; adverb : fittingly]
right for a particular situation or occasion SYN appropriate :
I thought the memorial was a fitting tribute to the President.
a fitting end to what was a memorable trip
it is only fitting (that)
It is only fitting that Simon should propose the first toast tonight.