Equipage

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

Definitions of equipage

noun a set of equipment or articles for a particular purpose

Example Sentences

A1 The princess arrived at the ball in a luxurious equipage.

A2 The carriage was part of the royal equipage used for official events.

B1 The military equipage included tanks, helicopters, and other vehicles.

B2 The presidential equipage consisted of a limousine, security vehicles, and a motorcade.

C1 The equipage of the expedition included all necessary supplies for the journey.

C2 The equipage of the orchestra was carefully loaded onto the tour bus for the concert tour.

Examples of equipage in a Sentence

formal The royal equipage arrived at the palace in a grand procession.

informal The fancy equipage pulled up to the party and everyone's jaws dropped.

slang Check out that sick equipage rolling down the street!

figurative His words were like an equipage of emotions, carrying the weight of his feelings.

Grammatical Forms of equipage

• plural: equipages
• comparative: more equipage
• superlative: most equipage
• present tense: equipage
• future tense: will equipage
• perfect tense: have equipaged
• continuous tense: is equipaging
• singular: equipage
• positive degree: equipage
• infinitive: to equipage
• gerund: equipaging
• participle: equipaged

Origin and Evolution of equipage

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'equipage' originated from Middle French, specifically from the Old French word 'eschippage' which referred to the equipment or supplies needed for a journey or expedition.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'equipage' evolved to also refer to the carriages, horses, and attendants accompanying a person of rank or wealth during travel, expanding its meaning beyond just supplies or equipment.