Meaning & use

accoutrements

noun·Advanced

Additional items or accessories that typically accompany something, such as extra equipment or trimmings.

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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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