equipment

noun

i-ˈkwip-mənt How to pronounce equipment (audio)
Definition of equipmentnext
as in gear
items needed for the performance of a task or activity the equipment for the polar expedition included ships, instruments, sleds, dogs, and provisions

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Recent Examples of equipment Rolle emphasized that apprentices in MDC’s programs don’t have to pay for the costs of classes or equipment thanks to state and federal grants. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 Every patient wears a card on a lanyard, encoded so the equipment knows who's standing in front of it. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 With JRSAs, Imax typically provides the system and assumes most of the equipment and installation costs. — Kamaron McNair Lee, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 The biggest challenge for Harley in his first head coaching role has been staying connected with all of the different arms of the athletic department that go into supporting a football team, from equipment and facilities to tickets and marketing. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equipment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipment
  1. gear
  2. apparatus
  3. facilities
  4. stuff
  5. kit
  6. hardware
Noun
  • For all their advantages, quantum technologies are extremely sensitive, and these devices can be thrown out of gear by the slightest changes in temperature or environmental noise.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Outdoor deals With summer winding down, score deals on patio furniture, smart birdfeeders and other outdoor gear.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of gear
Noun
  • Park Police said a supporting apparatus failed, causing the bus to come down on him.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Without an overhaul of the nation’s homeland security apparatus, Washington is in danger of making this mistake again.
    — Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of apparatus
Noun
  • The renovations were initially recommended by the current executive director and former vice president of facilities at the Kennedy Center, Matt Floca.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Supporting systems inside launch facilities also need inspection, repair, and occasional major refurbishment.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of facilities
Noun
  • Aesha sends Kayley to deal with it, but a regular sink plunger can’t do the job — Nathan has to suction the stuff out with the wet vacuum.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That foul ball, no foul ball in the fourth inning changes stuff, too.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • For families Children are gifted an age-appropriate amenity kit with the likes of a bucket sunhat, teddy, daypack, and personalised Indian tent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Flagship Suites come with amenity kits, bedding pajamas, noise-canceling headphones, a wireless charging pad and privacy doors.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of kit
Noun
  • On Tuesday, Cook becomes executive chairman and John Ternus , a longtime Apple executive and most recently the company's hardware chief, takes the CEO reins.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • These vehicles have functions and features that can be updated and controlled by software, rather than the mechanics of hardware.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of hardware

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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipment. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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