Meaning & use
trappings
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The outward accessories, symbols, or signs that accompany a particular status, role, or situation.
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He enjoyed the trappings of success, from the sports car to the penthouse apartment.
The coronation was performed with all the traditional trappings of royalty.
A note on using this word
Originally referred to the ornamental coverings placed on a horse; now almost always used in the plural.
Words with a similar meaning
accessoriesadornments
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