matériel

noun

ma·​té·​ri·​el mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈel 

variants or materiel

: equipment, apparatus, and supplies used by an organization or institution

Synonyms

• equipment
• apparatus
• stuff

Examples of matériel in a Sentence

the army is running short of clothing and other matériel

Word History

Etymology

French matériel, from matériel, adjective

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

matériel

noun

ma·​té·​ri·​el

variants or materiel

mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈel 

: equipment and supplies used by a group or organization

Etymology

French