Definition of Accoutrement
Accoutrement
ac·cou·tre·ment
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(noun)
an additional element of one's dress, such as an accessory or an extra item of clothing (often used in the plural as "accoutrements");
e.g. The pearl necklace is the most important accoutrement of your outfit and you must remember to put it on.
(noun)
a piece of equipment required for a particular activity, either for a specific purpose or simply as an ornament (often used in the plural as "accoutrements");
e.g. The conductor of an orchestra carries a baton, which is an essential accouterment of their job.
(noun)
broadly, a feature/characteristic of something, usually on its surface or outer appearance, that helps to identify it (often used in the plural as "accoutrements");
e.g. Some of the accoutrements of a big city include skyscrapers and busy streets.
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