Accouterment

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈkuːtərmənt/

Definitions of accouterment

noun a piece of equipment or clothing that is used for a particular activity or task

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy some accouterments for my camping trip.

A2 She packed all her accouterments for the dance competition.

B1 The soldier's accouterments included a helmet, rifle, and backpack.

B2 The chef's accouterments were neatly organized on the kitchen counter.

C1 The actress's accouterments for the red carpet event were elegant and sophisticated.

C2 The explorer's accouterments for the expedition were carefully selected for durability and functionality.

Examples of accouterment in a Sentence

formal The soldier made sure to have all his accouterments in order before heading out on the mission.

informal She always carries around a bunch of random accouterments in her purse.

slang I can't believe he spent so much money on those fancy accouterments for his car.

figurative Education is often seen as an important accouterment for success in life.

Grammatical Forms of accouterment

past tense

accoutered

plural

accouterments

comparative

more accoutered

superlative

most accoutered

present tense

accouter

future tense

will accouter

perfect tense

have accoutered

continuous tense

is accoutering

singular

accouterment

positive degree

accoutered

infinitive

to accouter

gerund

accoutering

participle

accoutered

Origin and Evolution of accouterment

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle French
Story behind the word: The word 'accouterment' originated from the Middle French word 'acoustrer' meaning 'to equip'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'accouterment' has come to refer to the equipment or items needed for a particular activity or task, such as clothing, accessories, or gear.