Synonyms of accoutrement

accoutrement 1 of 2

noun (1)

ə-ˈkü-trə-mənt 

variants or accouterment

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accessory
• option
• appendage
• adaptor
• add-on
• accessary
• adjunct
• appliance
• adapter
• attachment
• accompaniment
• amenity
• equipment
• furnishings
• additive
• adornment
• trappings
• complement
• incidental
• subsidiary
• auxiliary
• appurtenances
• paraphernalia
• luxury
• ornament
• nonessential
• embroidery
• decoration
• enhancement
• supplement
• filler
• extra
• trimming
• garnish
• frill
• embellishment
• trim
• doodad
• nonnecessity
• habiliment(s)
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• essential
• requirement
• necessity
• requisite

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

accoutrements

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or accouterments

plural of accoutrement

as in stuff

items needed for the performance of a task or activity

has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accoutrement

Noun

While there are some staple soup ingredients like broth or stock, the protein and accoutrements can vary widely. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025

While opening dates and hours vary, some are open year-round and several spring to life in April, offering fresh produce, handmade items and gourmet accoutrements such as jams and jellies. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025

Noun

Feel free to set up a drink space with all the accouterments, from glassware to garnishes, that guests can help themselves to. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024

The festival grounds had some of the usual accoutrements, including stacks of loudspeakers and an area where DJs would otherwise use digital turntables and a sound mixer to play trance music. —NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024

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