accoutrement

noun

ə-ˈkü-trə-mənt How to pronounce accoutrement (audio)
variants or accouterment
Definition of accoutrementnext
1
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment this vacuum cleaner has all of the accoutrements for cleaning furniture as well as floors

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2
as in equipment
accoutrements or accouterments plural items needed for the performance of a task or activity has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want

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Recent Examples of accoutrement There, everything from unique eyewear to travel accoutrements will be available as distinctive accessories. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2026 Naturally, the home is filled with lots of midcentury furniture moments, from relaxed seating to curvy, wooden decor accoutrements. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 If your style skews maximalist, the bottoms make the perfect blank canvas for playful accoutrements. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026 The prevailing motifs include Anglo-American boarding schools and college campuses, accoutrements with a romantic aura (billowing sleeves, melting candles), and analog artifacts (old compasses, monocles). — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accoutrement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutrement
  1. accessory
  2. equipment
  3. option
  4. stuff
  5. appliance
  6. accessories
  7. hardware
  8. apparatus
Noun
  • The product line is a collaboration between designers from both brands and consists of furniture ranging from seating and storage to stools, chairs, display cases, and other gaming accessories.
    — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • If shoppers substitute outerwear for accessories at scale, expect retailers to adjust winter accessory buys for 2027 and lean harder into lightweight silk scarves or thin knit options that layer under the collar rather than around the neck.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessory
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  • The island becoms a military node Keen Sword will also establish a joint coordination center at the Yonaguni garrison, where Japanese and US forces will conduct island-defense exercises and coordinate with equipment deployed at other locations.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Broadly, the idea is that consumers and small shops should have access to the tools, parts and information needed to repair their own electronic devices, farm equipment and cars, among other things.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of equipment
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  • Clayton also noted in the interview the task force would discuss potential legislative options that could be part of an AI framework moving forward.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Other options include pregnancy termination and neonatal treatment intended to prolong life.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of option
Noun
  • A lot of the Hamilton stuff is quite emotional and deeply meaningful to the greater themes of the book.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
  • There's a lot of places where, not just the immigration message, but just what stuff costs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • Countertop appliance deals Amazon Prime Day was loaded with discounts galore on our favorite countertop appliances, like air fryers, blenders, and food processors.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The kitchen features an island, a wine refrigerator, stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry.
    — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of appliance
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  • As for accessories, Williams sported silver shades and a shoulder bag, which just so happened to be the same color as a tennis ball in a neon yellow hue.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • That includes the lifetime SIM service and a bunch of mounting accessories.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • The distinction matters because Oura’s sales still lean heavily toward hardware, according to Siu.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Worn over her shoulders, the long-sleeve piece featured touches of gold hardware from the small buttons to the zipper running down the front placket.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of hardware
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  • The picture painted from the interview subjects, who occasionally draw sketches of weapons-screen interfaces on notepads, is of a computerized tracking-and-killing apparatus, culled from the surveillance Israel keeps of nearly every phone in Gaza.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators said Zhang attended China's University of International Relations in Beijing, which the FBI described as closely associated with China's intelligence apparatus.
    — Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of apparatus

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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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