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
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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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variants
or accouterments
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
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Recent Examples of accoutrement
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Most of the furniture in the revamped historical structures–there are three total–is reclaimed or restored vintage and stocked with luxe accoutrements such as a high end gym and juice bar.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
With 11 cuts—from Prime and Dry-Aged to Wagyu—and 15 accoutrements and sauces to accompany them, you are bound to have a beefier flavor experience than at the steakhouse down the street.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Her gown featured hundreds of miniature accoutrements that were created to look similar to mirrors.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Most of the furniture in the revamped historical structures–there are three total–is reclaimed or restored vintage and stocked with luxe accoutrements such as a high end gym and juice bar.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Fill the spaces with accoutrements of your choice (see below).
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
With 11 cuts—from Prime and Dry-Aged to Wagyu—and 15 accoutrements and sauces to accompany them, you are bound to have a beefier flavor experience than at the steakhouse down the street.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Accoutrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutrement. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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