accouterment
Americannoun
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a clothing accessory or an accessory piece of equipment: You will need sleeping bags and other accouterments for camping.
These nautical cufflinks are the perfect accouterment to any boating enthusiast's dress shirt.
You will need sleeping bags and other accouterments for camping.
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a piece of equipment carried by a soldier, excluding weapons and clothing.
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a characteristic feature, object, or sign associated with a particular role, situation, etc: Its members all have children, husbands, and the other accouterments of middle-class, American suburban living.
I take the snob to be someone with an exaggerated respect for wealth and all the other accouterments of status.
Its members all have children, husbands, and the other accouterments of middle-class, American suburban living.
Etymology
Origin of accouterment
First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French accou(s)trement; see origin at accouter, -ment
Example Sentences
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But I was in no hurry to shed this latest accouterment of age.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
The danger rises when the ideology itself becomes part of the “look” — an accouterment to a three-piece suit, a stance to match a pair of shades.
From Salon • Dec. 3, 2016
Indeed, for all its sci-fi accouterment and “Hunger Games” vibe, “Westworld” is a showcase of splendid performances.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2016
She wanted something that was not only utilitarian, but also served as a stylish and discreet accouterment, so she created her own.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2016
This accouterment was formerly completed by a gun to defend the flock against wolves, and a stove for preparing meals.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891 by Various
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