ACCOUTREMENT Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

accoutrement

noun

ə-ˈkü-trə-mənt

variants or accouterment

Definition of accoutrement

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

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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

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Recent Examples of accoutrement With the first real week of preseason football in the books, the regular season feels well within reach, and with that, the accoutrements that go along with it as well. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The renovation reduced the room count, giving the compact quarters (300-537 square feet) a little more breathing space for today’s travelers and all their accoutrements. — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 There, everything from unique eyewear to travel accoutrements will be available as distinctive accessories. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2026 Naturally, the home is filled with lots of midcentury furniture moments, from relaxed seating to curvy, wooden decor accoutrements. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accoutrement

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Noun

In Aaron Sorkin’s new thriller, the fictional Haugen — who, like her nonfictional counterpart, leaks thousands of documents to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz — habitually dons the accessories.

— Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
Meow is an institution in the world of vintage clothing, shoes and accessories.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of accessory

Noun

The Florida National Guard, the State Emergency Operations Center, State Guard and AT&T Disaster Services are holding aircraft and equipment there, the airport said.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
With the ability to hold a 74-ton payload and over 1,600 square feet of deck space, the SSC provides optimal room to transport supplies, vehicles—including up to four Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicles (ARVs)—and equipment to shorelines.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of equipment

Noun

We were also impressed by the versatile food options—particularly the Cantonese cuisine and excellent afternoon tea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
This would provide some interesting tactical options for the Navy, especially for conflicts with rivals, like China.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of option

Noun

Storyteller Overland Powering up the sockets and appliances, the Gear Mode packs in 4+ kWh of Lithionics batteries that send power through a 2,000-W inverter and charge while driving through a high-output auxiliary alternator.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
The team also highlighted that electric motors power a wide range or technologies, from hybrid or electric vehicles, to industrial systems and household appliances.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of appliance

Noun

In Aaron Sorkin’s new thriller, the fictional Haugen — who, like her nonfictional counterpart, leaks thousands of documents to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz — habitually dons the accessories.

— Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
Meow is an institution in the world of vintage clothing, shoes and accessories.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of accessories

Noun

The choices are housed in the Atelier Vivier MTO cabinet, a silver console containing the available materials and hardware, while a digital component allows clients to visualize combinations before production begins.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Dragon will stay attached to the ISS for about a month, then head back down to Earth with scientific experiments and other hardware.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardware

Noun

Did your neighbors give you any weird looks or call the police about some guy loitering in scuba apparatus?

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Fire Chief Cody Wynne noted the Fire Equipment Fund and Act 833 accounts are legally restricted for eligible fire apparatus and gear acquisitions.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of apparatus

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