trappings
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈtɹæpɪŋz// UK //tɹˈæpɪŋz// trap·pings
n. the things that make something look official, fancy, or impressive. You use this word when talking about the visible signs of a person's status or a place's style.
n. the external signs or outward appearances of something, such as a person's status or a place's character. Often refers to the physical or visual elements that give an impression of wealth, power, or formality.
The office has all the trappings of success.
Despite the lack of real power, the governor's mansion was filled with the trappings of high office.
The ceremony was designed to include all the traditional trappings of the event, from the elaborate uniforms to the formal music, to ensure a sense of historical continuity.
From trapping.
From trap.