Accoutrements — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈkü-trə-mənt/ ac·cou·tre·ment

Meaning & Definition of Accoutrements

Accoutrements (noun)

  1. equipment, trappings; specifically, a soldier's outfit usually not including clothes and weapons —usually used in plural
  2. an accessory item of clothing or equipment —usually used in plural
  3. an identifying and often superficial characteristic or device —usually used in plural

Accoutrements (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. items needed for the performance of a task or activity

    "has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want"

    similar: apparatus, equipment, gear, hardware, kit (chiefly British), material(s), matériel, outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle
    related: accessories, appurtenances, attachments, fittings, baggage, belongings, impedimenta, appliances, facilities, instruments, machinery, tools, apparel, attire, habiliments, raiment, trappings, armamentarium, armory, arsenal, battery, assets, resources

Related Entry: Accoutrement (noun)

Accoutrement is a different word from Accoutrements. The synonyms below are for accoutrement, not for accoutrements.

  1. something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment

    "this vacuum cleaner has all of the accoutrements for cleaning furniture as well as floors"

    similar: accessory, adapter, add-on, adjunct, appendage, appliance, attachment, option
    related: accompaniment, additive, complement, supplement, auxiliary, subsidiary, amenity, doodad, embroidery, extra, filler, frill, incidental, luxury, nonessential, nonnecessity, appurtenances, bells and whistles, equipment, furnishings, habiliment(s), paraphernalia, trappings, adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement, garnish, ornament, trim, trimming
    near: essential, necessity, requirement, requisite

  2. items needed for the performance of a task or activity

    "has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want"

    similar: apparatus, equipment, gear, hardware, kit (chiefly British), material(s), matériel, outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle
    related: accessories, appurtenances, attachments, fittings, baggage, belongings, impedimenta, appliances, facilities, instruments, machinery, tools, apparel, attire, habiliments, raiment, trappings, armamentarium, armory, arsenal, battery, assets, resources

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Accoutrements

The most common words with a similar meaning to Accoutrements:

Chiefly British: kit
apparatus, equipment, gear, hardware, material(s), matériel, outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle

Related Words for Accoutrements

accessories, appurtenances, attachments, fittings, baggage, belongings, impedimenta, appliances, facilities, instruments, machinery, tools, apparel, attire, habiliments, raiment, trappings, armamentarium, armory, arsenal, battery, assets, resources

Origin & Etymology of Accoutrements

borrowed from Middle French accoutrement, accoustrement, from accoutrer "to accoutre" + -ment -ment

First known use: circa 1550

Frequently Asked Questions about Accoutrements

What does "Accoutrements" mean?

"Accoutrements" means equipment, trappings; specifically, a soldier's outfit usually not including clothes and weapons —usually used in plural. As a noun, it is defined as: equipment, trappings; specifically, a soldier's outfit usually not including clothes and weapons —usually used in plural.

What is another word for "Accoutrements"?

Other words for "Accoutrements" include apparatus, equipment, gear, hardware, kit, material(s), matériel and outfit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Accoutrements" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Accoutrements"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Accoutrements". Common alternatives include apparatus, equipment, gear, hardware, kit, material(s), matériel, outfit, paraphernalia and stuff.

How do you use "Accoutrements" in a sentence?

Examples of "Accoutrements" in a sentence: "has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want".

Is "Accoutrements" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Accoutrements" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Accoutrements"?

"Accoutrements" is pronounced /ə-ˈkü-trə-mənt/ and divided into syllables as ac·cou·tre·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Accoutrements"?

"Accoutrements" comes from borrowed from Middle French accoutrement, accoustrement, from accoutrer "to accoutre" + -ment -ment. First known use: circa 1550.

What is another word for "Accoutrements" meaning "items needed for the performance of a task or activity"?

When "Accoutrements" (noun) means items needed for the performance of a task or activity, synonyms include apparatus, equipment, gear, hardware, kit and material(s).