Word
paraphernalia
Phoneticspara·pher·na·lia
US/ˌpɛɹəfəˈneɪɫjə/
UK/pˌæɹəfənˈeɪliə/
Definition
n. the equipment, tools, or items that are used for a specific activity. It is often used to describe things related to a hobby, a job, or even a crime.
n. equipment, tools, or items used for a particular purpose or activity. Often carries a legal or formal tone, frequently referring to items associated with a specific profession or illicit activity.
Examples
“The police found the paraphernalia used for the crime.”
“The museum displays the ancient paraphernalia of the Roman army, including weapons and armor.”
Examples
simple
“The police found the paraphernalia used for the crime.”
contextual
“The museum displays the ancient paraphernalia of the Roman army, including weapons and armor.”
Real-World Examples
“Sure, the production has all the paraphernalia a major pop tour - big sets, plumes of smoke, inspired choreography - but there are long stretches where it's just Grande on stage with her band.” “Jury selection wrapped last week, with fans sporting Tupac paraphernalia and some of Shakur’s relatives present at the Las Vegas courthouse.” Domain
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