accouterments
Supplementary personal equipment
Accouterments are the additional items, equipment, or accessories that accompany a particular activity, role, or outfit.
The word often carries a slightly formal or ironic tone, suggesting the full complement of gear associated with something: He arrived with all the accouterments of a serious fisherman—waders, tackle box, multiple rods.
In military contexts, accouterments specifically refers to a soldier's equipment other than weapons and clothing.
The spelling accoutrements is preferred in British English.
Portable container for belongings
- beltStrap securing trousers
- scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- hatGarment for the head
watch · wallet · sunglasses · umbrella · cufflinks · tie · brooch · clutch
Identical throughout
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- medalMetal honor token
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
bayonet · cartridge · holster · bandolier · scabbard · epaulettes · chevrons · dog tags
Wheeled passenger vehicle
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- tackSharp-headed fastener
- liveryIdentifying uniform or colors
- coachOne who instructs
chariot · buggy · bridle · saddle · reins · traces · whip · stirrups
Ornamental personal accessories
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- charmsAttracts or delights
- pendantsJewelry that hangs
trinkets · baubles · ornaments · embellishments · decorations · finery · filigree · trimmings
Strapped bag worn dorsally
- helmetProtective head covering
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- canteenPortable liquid container
compass · flashlight · multitool · binoculars · tent · sleeping bag · knapsack · carabiner
handbag
Portable container for belongings
hat · watch · wallet · sunglasses · umbrella · cufflinks · tie · brooch · clutch · satchel
uniform
Identical throughout
ammunition · bayonet · cartridge · holster · bandolier · scabbard · epaulettes · chevrons · dog tags · webbing
carriage
Wheeled passenger vehicle
coach · chariot · buggy · bridle · saddle · reins · traces · whip · stirrups · bit
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- charmsAttracts or delights
pendants · trinkets · baubles · ornaments · embellishments · decorations · finery · filigree · trimmings · tassels
backpack
Strapped bag worn dorsally
canteen · compass · flashlight · multitool · binoculars · tent · sleeping bag · knapsack · carabiner · thermos
accoutermentsessentials
Indispensable items or elements
necessities · basics · fundamentals · bare necessities · staples
accoutermentsbare bones
Minimal necessary elements
plainness · austerity · minimalism · simplicity · bareness