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

Many firms also overestimate their hardware utilization, often running at single-digit percentages. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Place the magnetic keys inside the frame’s hangers, then press it into the wall to create two perfect holes to add your hardware in exactly the right spot. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

What's even more striking is how the Chromatic visually resembles the original hardware, even more so than the similarly shaped and inspired Pocket. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026

China has promoted humanoid robots as a strategic emerging industry, with policymakers and companies betting that advances in AI and hardware will accelerate their use in manufacturing, logistics and consumer applications. — Reuters, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026