accoutrements

Soldier's additional gear

Accoutrements are the additional items that accompany or complete something—equipment, accessories, or trappings associated with a particular activity or role: a soldier's accoutrements, all the accoutrements of a fancy dinner party.

The word often carries a slightly formal or ironic tone, suggesting the full ensemble of gear or props that belong to a situation: She arrived with her yoga mat and all the accoutrements.

decorative

ornamentation

Decorative additions to something

trappings · garnish · frippery · baubles · trinkets · filigree · tassels · braiding · piping · sequins

fashion

ensemble

Unified group or outfit

jewelry · handbag · scarf · belt · hat · gloves · watch · sunglasses · cufflinks · brooch

sporting

gear

Toothed wheel or belongings

  • helmetProtective head covering
  • gogglesSealed protective eyewear
  • padsCushioned protective layers

cleats · jersey · wetsuit · backpack · boots · harness · tackle · skis · poles · racquet

military

uniform

Identical throughout

camouflage · dogtags · beret · ammunition · holster · canteen · bayonet · epaulettes · bandolier · webbing

equipage

carriage

Wheeled passenger vehicle

  • harnessStraps controlling an animal
  • tackSharp-headed fastener
  • liveryIdentifying uniform or colors

saddle · bridle · reins · stirrups · coach · buggy · whip · spurs · saddlebags · blanket

Categories
Opposites
essential vs. supplementary

accoutrementsessentials

Indispensable items or elements

basics · necessities · bare essentials · fundamentals · staples

presence vs. absence of equipment

accoutrementsbareness

Lack of covering

plainness · simplicity · austerity · minimalism · nakedness

Family

accoutrement

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G