accoutrement
Britishnoun
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equipment worn by soldiers in addition to their clothing and weapons
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(usually plural) clothing, equipment, etc; trappings
the correct accoutrements for any form of sport
Example Sentences
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Plenty of the home improvement moguls’ boosters will see these as soothing and aspirational, and I’m wagering that each room’s accoutrements are available for purchase at the Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas.
From Salon
The accoutrements make it even more fun: a honeycomb box, spiced cherry preserves, and fig-and-olive crisps.
From Salon
Of course, some dishes may have protein additions, vegetables or accoutrements, so in those cases, additional texture over and above might muddy the dish on the whole.
From Salon
“She liked all the accoutrements that go with being first lady and living in the White House,” Ms Bennett told People magazine in 2021.
From BBC
“I don’t have kids, so I’m not too aware of all the accoutrement of kids: the toys and the media and all that,” Stevens tells The Times in a rare phone interview.
From Los Angeles Times
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