Antonyms for accoutrements


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-koo-ter-muh nt, -truh-
Phonetic Transcription : əˈku tər mənt, -trə-


Definition of accoutrements

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Middle French accoustrement (Modern French accoutrement), from accoustrer probably from Old French acostrer "arrange," originally "sew up" (see accouter)
  • As in appointment : noun furnishing(s)
  • As in kit : noun provisions, equipment
  • As in arms : noun weaponry
  • As in outfit : noun set of clothes or equipment
  • As in attachment : noun something joined, fastened to another
  • As in paraphernalia : noun equipment, belongings
  • As in attire : noun clothing
  • As in baggage : noun gear
  • As in accouterment : noun outfit
  • As in furnishing : noun household object
  • As in apparatus : noun equipment with a purpose
  • As in apparel : noun clothing; covering
Example sentences :
  • Their accoutrements clattered and clinked in the intense stillness.
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • To pass, the uniform and accoutrements of a soldier are not enough.
  • Extract from : « New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 » by Various
  • The cavalry dashed off amid a jingling of swords and accoutrements.
  • Extract from : « The Coming Conquest of England » by August Niemann
  • At the foot you will find my uniform, rifle, and accoutrements.
  • Extract from : « Through Three Campaigns » by G. A. Henty
  • They had not discarded their accoutrements and each man had his sword by his side.
  • Extract from : « "Unto Caesar" » by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
  • He stared at them, fascinated by the jingling and clattering of their accoutrements.
  • Extract from : « The Northern Iron » by George A. Birmingham
  • Each of these carried one hundred men with their arms and accoutrements.
  • Extract from : « The Naval History of the United States » by Willis J. Abbot.
  • For himself there was nothing but to drop after his accoutrements.
  • Extract from : « Laramie Holds the Range » by Frank H. Spearman
  • They did not inspect our water-skins, arms, and accoutrements for nothing to-day.
  • Extract from : « The Dash for Khartoum » by George Alfred Henty
  • In one respect they are all nearly alike—in their armour and accoutrements.
  • Extract from : « The Lone Ranche » by Captain Mayne Reid

Synonyms for accoutrements

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