Meaning & use
accoutrements
Additional items or accessories that typically accompany something, such as extra equipment or trimmings.
See it in a sentence
The burger came with all the classic accoutrements: pickles, onions, and a toasted bun.
He packed his camping accoutrements, including a lantern, rope, and extra batteries.
A note on using this word
Accoutrements is usually used in the plural and often appears in slightly formal or playful writing about food, fashion, or equipment.
Words with a similar meaning
accessoriestrappings
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