Synonyms of accoutrement

accoutrement 1 of 2

noun (1)

ə-ˈkü-trə-mənt 

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• essential
• requirement
• necessity
• requisite

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

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

accoutrements

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or accouterments

plural of accoutrement

as in gear

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

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accoutrement

Noun

And within seconds of ordering it, a bowl of accoutrements — fresh herbs, lime and bean sprouts — shows up at your table. —Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026

There’s not the usual accoutrements of a kitchen. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026

Noun

And within seconds of ordering it, a bowl of accoutrements — fresh herbs, lime and bean sprouts — shows up at your table. —Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026

There’s not the usual accoutrements of a kitchen. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026

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