Synonyms of apparatus

apparatus

noun

ˌa-pə-ˈra-təs 

as in equipment

items needed for the performance of a task or activity

the hospital's operating rooms boast the very latest medical apparatus

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apparatus

Before, the different groups often failed to share information, creating dangerous gaps in the nation's security apparatus. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Park Police said a supporting apparatus failed, causing the bus to come down on him. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The rahbar network is the shadow banking and financial apparatus utilized by the regime. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Without an overhaul of the nation’s homeland security apparatus, Washington is in danger of making this mistake again. — Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026