Synonyms of matériel

matériel

noun

mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈel 

variants or materiel

as in equipment

items needed for the performance of a task or activity

the army is running short of clothing and other matériel

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of matériel

Germany claimed that the Lusitania was transporting war materiel. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026

In Syria, Khamenei’s death was seen as vengeance for his support with arms, men and materiel for former Syrian President Bashar Assad, who was deposed in December 2024. — Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026

As war erupted, the US brought the ship back into its transport fleet to take materiel to the peninsula, supporting US and United Nations troops fighting to push back a North Korean invasion of the South. — Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025

Both sides had heavily reinforced the front lines with thousands of new forces and increasingly advanced materiel. — Liam Karr, Time, 8 Dec. 2025