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trappings

trap·pings
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trap-ingz]
    • /ˈtræp ɪŋz/
    • /ˈtræp.ɪŋz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trap-ingz]
    • /ˈtræp ɪŋz/

Definitions of trappings word

  • noun trappings articles of equipment or dress, especially of an ornamental character. 1
  • noun trappings conventional adornment; characteristic signs: trappings of democracy. 1
  • noun trappings Sometimes, trapping. an ornamental covering for a horse; caparison. 1
  • noun plural trappings The trappings of power, wealth, or a particular job are the extra things, such as decorations and luxury items, that go with it. 0
  • noun plural trappings the accessories and adornments that characterize or symbolize a condition, office, etc 0
  • noun plural trappings a ceremonial harness for a horse or other animal, including bridles, saddles, etc 0

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Origin of trappings

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at trap2, -ing1, -s3

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Parts of speech for Trappings

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

trappings popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

trappings usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for trappings

noun trappings

  • accouterment — an accoutering or being accoutered
  • accoutrement — Accoutrements are all the things you have with you when you travel or when you take part in a particular activity.
  • accoutrements — all the things you have with you when you travel or take part in a particular activity, such as clothing and equipment
  • appointment — The appointment of a person to a particular job is the choice of that person to do it.
  • attirement — dress; attire.

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