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 Plus, expect all the usual Chicago festival accoutrements, including stages featuring La Luz and Sun Ra Arkestra. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 There is also a brisket burger with a chipotle brioche bun and all the accoutrements. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for accoutrement

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Noun

Few people would think to look for money inside a hair accessory, which is what makes the Ivy Pocket Scrunchies such a fun addition to this list.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
In the future, the creators hope to expand the range of accessories that could potentially be connected to the TobenONE system through additional magnetic modules.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of accessory

Noun

Factories can create digital twins of individual machines, production lines, or entire facilities to monitor equipment health, identify bottlenecks, and optimize production schedules.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Extending a grant’s deadline will not pay salaries or maintain equipment.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of equipment

Noun

Kurtz also pointed to declines in cities like San Francisco, which is moving to support more sober-living options, housing that bans drugs and alcohol.

— Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Treatments include facials and body treatments from 111Skin, myBlend and Dr Burgener, plus the option to book a private spa suite or saline bath.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of option

Noun

First, the good stuff … Punter Bradley Pinion hit running back Kaytron Allen for a 46-yard gain on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
The Dons took a 9-7 lead in set two on Bryn Gardiner’s stuff block, but the Falcons ran off five straight points, three from Decker.

— Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of stuff

Noun

Kitchen priorities, hit sink handles, countertops, drawer and refrigerator handles, switches, trash can lids and appliances.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
The 756-square-foot home had been renovated with wide-plank maple floors, a kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, and an open living and dining area.

— Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of appliance

Noun

Add your grounding accessories, like black kitten heels, a black belt, and black sunglasses.

— Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
TobenONE is a Chinese tech company that specializes in workspace accessories that bring a little more order to office desks.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of accessories

Noun

Cameron said 27 fire stations are operating with three firefighters on apparatus instead of four, forcing crews to do the work of a four-person team with one fewer firefighter.

— Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
There was a time in this country when arts criticism was valued as a worthwhile pursuit unto itself, as opposed to a wonky and unreliable component of the promotional apparatus.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026

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