appurtenance
noun
ap·pur·te·nance ə-ˈpərt-nən(t)s 
-ˈpər-tə-nən(t)s
1
appurtenances plural : accessory objects
the appurtenances of wealth
2
law : an incidental right (such as a right-of-way) attached to a principal property right and passing in possession with it
3
: a subordinate part or adjunct
The appurtenance of welcome is fashion and ceremony.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web From them lamps projected at rakish angles, their bases embedded in the other appurtenances and items needed to convert dormitory rooms into homes-away-from home. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2019 Or, underneath the cultural appurtenances of Hawaiian life, were the islanders behaving rationally and pragmatically, much as any other people might? Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2019 The 10-page petition was filed by the water authority to acquire a permanent and perpetual easement and right of way for underground water lines and related facilities, connections and appurtenances. Karen Zurawski, Houston Chronicle, 31 July 2019 But proposed green belt-tightening among hoi polloi was not matched by a cutback in second and third homes, overseas vacations, luxury cars, private jets and high-tech appurtenances. Victor Davis Hanson, The Mercury News, 13 June 2019 But proposed green belt-tightening among hoi polloi was not matched by a cutback in their second and third homes, overseas vacations, luxury cars, private jets, and high-tech appurtenances. Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, 13 June 2019 Yes, dear fathers and others born with the appurtenances generally designated male. Natalie Angier, New York Times, 11 June 2018 On the one hand, the appurtenances suggest just another blah-blah conference: podium, screen, cookies, coffee. Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 25 May 2018 See More
Martin Weil, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2019 Or, underneath the cultural appurtenances of Hawaiian life, were the islanders behaving rationally and pragmatically, much as any other people might? Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2019 The 10-page petition was filed by the water authority to acquire a permanent and perpetual easement and right of way for underground water lines and related facilities, connections and appurtenances. Karen Zurawski, Houston Chronicle, 31 July 2019 But proposed green belt-tightening among hoi polloi was not matched by a cutback in second and third homes, overseas vacations, luxury cars, private jets and high-tech appurtenances. Victor Davis Hanson, The Mercury News, 13 June 2019 But proposed green belt-tightening among hoi polloi was not matched by a cutback in their second and third homes, overseas vacations, luxury cars, private jets, and high-tech appurtenances. Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, 13 June 2019 Yes, dear fathers and others born with the appurtenances generally designated male. Natalie Angier, New York Times, 11 June 2018 On the one hand, the appurtenances suggest just another blah-blah conference: podium, screen, cookies, coffee. Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 25 May 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
see appurtenant
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Legal Definition
appurtenance
noun
ap·pur·te·nance ə-ˈpərt-ᵊn-əns
: property (as an outbuilding or fixture) or a property right (as a right-of-way) that is incidental to a principal property and that passes with the principal property upon sale or transfer
appurtenances
plural noun
as in equipment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- equipment
- furnishings
- trappings
- paraphernalia
- incidental
- adornment
- nonessential
- habiliment(s)
- luxury
- decoration
- enhancement
- ornament
- garnish
- trimming
- bells and whistles
- auxiliary
- filler
- embroidery
- trim
- subsidiary
- embellishment
- nonnecessity
- amenity
- extra
- frill
- accompaniment
- appendage
- doodad
- accessory
- complement
- additive
- accessary
- accouterment
- adapter
- appliance
- attachment
- accoutrement
- supplement
- adjunct
- adaptor
- option
- add-on
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- essential
- requirement
- requisite
- necessity