accoutrement
/əˈkutrəmənt/
noun
- An extra item of clothing or equipment that is not strictly necessary but adds to the overall look or function.
- Her hiking outfit included all the usual accoutrements, like a water bottle and a compass.
- He wore a simple suit, but his pocket watch and cane were elegant accoutrements.
- The chef's kitchen was filled with every accoutrement imaginable, from copper pots to specialized knives.
- Something that is associated with a particular activity or way of life, often seen as typical or symbolic.
- The modern office worker's accoutrements include a laptop, smartphone, and noise-canceling headphones.
- For many, a morning coffee is an essential accoutrement to starting the day.
- The cowboy's hat and boots were the classic accoutrements of the Old West.