CEFR B2

paraphernalia

noun

Meaning

A collection of articles or equipment, especially that needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Examples

She packed all her art paraphernalia for the trip.
He collected vintage camera paraphernalia.

Synonyms: gear, equipment, supplies, accessories, accoutrements

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paraphernalia (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌpær.ə.fəˈneɪ.li.ə/

Definition

A collection of articles or equipment, especially that needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Examples

She packed all her art paraphernalia for the trip.
He collected vintage camera paraphernalia.
The store sells camping paraphernalia.

How to Use paraphernalia

paraphernalia for (prepositional phrase): Items needed for a specific activity or purpose. — "He bought all the paraphernalia for his new photography hobby."
drug paraphernalia (collocation): Items used in the preparation or consumption of illegal drugs. — "Possession of drug paraphernalia is a criminal offense."
camping paraphernalia (collocation): Equipment and supplies needed for camping. — "We need to buy some new camping paraphernalia before our trip."

Synonyms of paraphernalia

Words with a similar meaning to paraphernalia:

Antonyms of paraphernalia

Words with the opposite meaning to paraphernalia:

necessities

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