Synonyms of accoutrement

accoutrement

noun

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• essential
• requirement
• necessity
• requisite

• 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
• materiel
• resources
• matériel
• baggage
• tackle
• material(s)
• assets
• outfit
• appurtenances
• impedimenta
• machinery
• attire
• trappings
• apparel
• armamentarium
• belongings
• attachments
• appliances
• arsenal
• habiliments
• raiment
• armory
• instruments
• battery

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