Synonyms of equipment

equipment

noun

i-ˈkwip-mənt 

as in gear

items needed for the performance of a task or activity

the equipment for the polar expedition included ships, instruments, sleds, dogs, and provisions

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of equipment

For clothing to qualify as a business expense, it typically must be specifically required for the job and not suitable for everyday wear, such as uniforms, protective gear, or specialized safety equipment. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Data centers are more likely to juice the economy when there’s a cluster of labor and capital already nearby, such as construction contractors, equipment suppliers, professional services and a skilled workforce. — Daniel Yue, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Lining the streets alongside entrances to the buildings tucked under North Michigan Avenue this week are movie trailers and trucks hauling equipment for an upcoming film centered around Chicago, its football team, and the winter holiday season. — Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Officials with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, during a July 8 press conference, called on Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to address poor conditions at the jail at 201 Poplar, which faced extreme heat after the failure of cooling equipment. — Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 July 2026