Meaning & use
epaulette
A decorative strap or piece worn on the shoulder of a uniform, especially to show military rank.
See it in a sentence
The general's gold epaulettes gleamed as he stepped onto the parade ground.
She sewed matching epaulettes onto the jacket for the school play's costume.
A note on using this word
Epaulette is the standard spelling in British English, though 'epaulet' is also common in American English.
Words with a similar meaning
shoulder strap
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