variants
or accouterment
1
as in accessory
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in equipment
accoutrements or accouterments plural
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of accoutrement
And serve up classic clambake-style accoutrements, like grilled vegetables and corn on the cob.
46.
—
Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
There are experts on-site to help guests find great hikes, and the hotel provides all the outdoor accoutrements (binoculars, bicycles, and more) guests need for outdoor exploration.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
That doesn’t mean comics and the traditional accoutrements of a comic convention are completely absent.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Her gown featured hundreds of miniature accoutrements that were created to look similar to mirrors.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accoutrement
Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
There are experts on-site to help guests find great hikes, and the hotel provides all the outdoor accoutrements (binoculars, bicycles, and more) guests need for outdoor exploration.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
That doesn’t mean comics and the traditional accoutrements of a comic convention are completely absent.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Her gown featured hundreds of miniature accoutrements that were created to look similar to mirrors.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accoutrement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
Noun
-
Speaking of moments, she was photographed outside the Magnum Cannes party with a new accessory — what else? — a Magnum ice cream bar.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
-
In addition to swimsuits, the campaign also touts the Louis Vuitton × Murakami bags, travel accessories, jewelry and shoes.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with the U.S. military accepting used equipment from another country, Donald Trump’s plan to use a Boeing 747 from Qatar as a new Air Force One and then keeping it for his own personal use after leaving office has too many problems to fly.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
-
Caddies, like most other chiefs of staff, have multiple responsibilities, from keeping score to the more mundane, such as carrying the golfers’ equipment, keeping the clubs clean, and raking the sand to restore the contours of a bunker after their golfer chips out of a sand trap.—
Julia Dhar,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
-
The Environmental Working Group’s Healthy Living app is another option.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
-
Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
-
Here’s the really good news among the bad critical vulnerability disclosure stuff: there is no patch to install, no updates to deploy, and no action required by the user at all.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
-
The following day the student discovered that someone had rummaged through the car and thrown stuff around, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by the Star-Telegram.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
Noun
-
Scroll down for more Lululemon tops, pants, coats, and accessories that will come in handy this winter.—
Rachel Simon,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
-
While the dress itself was an ideal centerpiece to her look, Moss opted to maximize her attire with a bevy of bold accessories.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Andrew is a Senior Technology Reporter at Ars Technica, with a focus on consumer tech including computer hardware and in-depth reviews of operating systems like Windows and macOS.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
-
Much of the best robot hardware and highest-quality robot data, as well as many of the most talented engineers, come from China, Mohammadi said.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
Noun
-
That year, the American political apparatus stepped to the pulpit to denigrate the activists: Tom Cotton, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden, Eric Adams.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
-
Both of his lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing apparatus.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
-
Moreover, Saudi Arabia will soon unveil one of the world’s most advanced virtual production facilities, featuring state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share