Synonyms of accoutrement

accoutrement

noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accoutrement

Orangeries, once a status symbol for European aristocracy, are a glamorous accoutrement in large town or country houses. — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

That means, filling in any holes your kiddos dug, picking up trash and disposing of it, and being sure all your toys and accoutrements are loaded back in the car and heading home with you. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 June 2026

The Patterson house is filled with children’s drawings, family memorabilia, tchotchkes, posters, plants, and a wide variety of domestic accoutrements, in an eye-catching spectrum of colors. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026

While parents happily brought their own children to Neverland Ranch for years, the property and its many kid-friendly accoutrements were viewed very differently after the molestation allegations surfaced. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026

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