Word of the Day: Accoutrement

Can you pronounce accoutrement?

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

noun 1. (Usually accoutrements) Additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity. "His jacket was adorned with the accoutrements of a decorated war hero." "I enjoy camping, but I always seem to forget some of the required accoutrements." "Before you buy more accoutrements, make sure you're going to continue with this new hobby." Ads help keep Word Daily free. French, mid-16th century "Accoutrement" shares a French root with the fashionable word "couture." The Old French verb "acoustre" meant "sewing," and that translated into the English verb "accoutre," meaning "clothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive." ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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