caparison 1 of 2

noun

kə-ˈper-ə-sən How to pronounce caparison (audio)
Definition of caparisonnext
1
as in attire
dressy clothing attended the masquerade ball in the caparison of an Indian maharaja

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2
as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies horses dressed in Old-West caparison for the parade

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caparison

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verb

1
as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes used to seeing him in a T-shirt and jeans, we were startled by the sight of strapping youth caparisoned for the prom in a tuxedo

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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the state's rolling hills are even more becoming when they are caparisoned in the glorious colors of autumn

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Recent Examples of caparison
Noun
The Thrissur Vadakkunnathan temple’s annual Pooram parade features about 100 elephants adorned in golden headgear and colorful silk caparisons. — ABC News, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caparison
  1. attire
  2. ornamentation
  3. clothe
  4. adorn
  5. costume
  6. ornament
  7. dress
  8. decorate
Noun
  • The couple’s attire, along with performances by A-list singers, is believed to have added another $2 million to their bill.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 10 July 2026
  • Will’s obsessive, put-upon mother, Susan (Tandi Wright), belittles Alice, dresses her down for her attire at the funeral, and forces her to wear heels that don’t fit, leaving her feet bloody.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • Other examples of ornamentation include the scalloped crown molding in the entry hall and colorful tiling on risers of steps down to the south side of the house.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • The rear fenders are muscular without being bulky, and the tail has a clean, modern appearance that avoids excessive ornamentation.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Verb
  • Next to her was a colleague, Santiago Salazar, 22, clad in his black Mexican World Cup team jersey.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The home's exterior is clad in insulated metal panels with a high level of insulation, which is important since the shelters are deployed year-round, including during Canada's extremely cold winters.
    — Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of clothe
Verb
  • He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • While male figures adorn the bills, recent years have seen the signatures of powerful women like Janet Yellen, Lynn Malerba, Azie Taylor Morton, and Rosa Gumataotao Rios quietly circulate on trillions of dollars.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of adorn
Noun
  • Indian star couturier and Bollywood costume designer Manish Malhotra made his debut on the Paris couture calendar this season.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The costume design course was announced earlier this year, alongside the appointment of three-time Oscar-winning costumer designer Sandy Powell as its ambassador.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 July 2026
Definition of costume
Noun
  • The gallery posted a photo of the ornament on Instagram earlier this week.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of ornament
Verb
  • Much has been written about heatwave dressing these past two months.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 July 2026
  • On Thursday, he was dressed in a jacket and tie with one arm shackled to his waist.
    — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of dress
Verb
  • This disaccharide is found decorating the cells of nonprimate mammals, including cows and pigs, but it’s also released in the saliva of ticks, particularly the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum).
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
  • The Cafe Orleans trees are decorated with seasonal decor during the Mardi Gras season.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
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