Synonyms of hardware

hardware

noun

ˈhärd-ˌwer 

as in equipment

items needed for the performance of a task or activity

gathered together the hardware needed to set up a first aid station at the finish line for the marathon

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hardware

Fuentes suggests replacing your old shower curtain hardware with something more modern and metal to withstand the constant exposure to moisture. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026

Worries about catastrophe are not universal in the AI industry — many experts working on AI policy, building AI applications or developing hardware see these sorts of fears as overblown, fearmongering or just detached from reality. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

The drone systems include hardware and software designed for safety and efficiency. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

The handsome wooden bench is crafted from solid poplar, features antique bronze hardware, and sports the soft and airy Seadrift finish, ideal for coastal, modern farmhouse, and contemporary dining rooms alike. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026