impedimenta

noun

Definition of impedimentanext
as in baggage

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  1. baggage
  2. belongings
  3. machinery
  4. equipment
  5. accessories
  6. facilities
Noun
  • Naturally, each woman brings her own baggage — both literally and figuratively — to the picturesque Massachusetts island.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • From baggage kiosks to glitchy apps, travelers say self-service is shifting more work (and stress) onto them.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of baggage
Noun
  • Other survivors and family members of victims of the fire visited a police station on Wednesday to seek compensation, gather belongings and give their testimony.
    — Tian Macleod Ji, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • The affidavit alleges that after Erving drowned, Roper and the juvenile fled the scene in Roper's vehicle and then discarded some of Erving's belongings.
    — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of belongings
Noun
  • However, the budget did not remove exemptions on the purchases of equipment, machinery and other investments made by data centers.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • The noise of heavy machinery drifts up into the still morning air.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of machinery
Noun
  • Using soccer to build community Along with supplying equipment for teams and players, the league will also provide a stipend for the coaches, who are usually volunteers.
    — PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • This term is significant as the equipment can connect different radios, networks, and communications methods that might otherwise struggle to communicate with one another.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • Givenchy, for example, unveiled its exclusive seasonal pop-up this June (open through October), offering ready-to-wear apparel, leather goods, accessories, and exclusive couture creations plus bespoke events throughout the season.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Small appliances like desktop computers, monitors, printers, and accessories consume steady electricity throughout the day and night even when not actively in use.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • Iran state media claimed its forces had targeted US forces and facilities across Bahrain and Kuwait.
    — Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Omid lives about a mile from port facilities that were hit last week.
    — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of facilities
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“Impedimenta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impedimenta. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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