Definition of epaulette in English:

epaulette

(US epaulet)

nounˈɛpəlɛtˌɛpəˈlɛtˈɛpəlɛt

An ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
an army greatcoat with fancy epaulettes and brass buttons
Example sentencesExamples
- After rising through the flying ranks to captain, he switched his epaulettes for a business suit to move into a corporate job with the airline.
- I just wish the pilot wasn't wearing shiny black shoes, pressed black trousers, and a white, starched shirt with epaulettes that vaguely suggest a naval uniform.
- Just over a year ago, a new uniform was adopted, replacing the former uniform with its epaulette and caps, which reflected the military origins of most of the judiciary.
- Have you considered shoulder pads and epaulettes?
- However there were no epaulettes, and no uniform trousers.
- Their formidable presence, clad in gray uniforms with epaulettes and badges, and the silence pervading their stares, shattered a comfort barrier that held my mind in check and kept others from noticing a sign of personal distress.
- The two dwarves were dressed in plain brown shirts and trousers of the same design, and they had gold epaulettes on their shoulders.
- Military officials, meanwhile, looked as if they were heading for a parade, strutting around in uniform with gold epaulettes and medals on display.
- The epaulettes on the choker tunic of his black naval uniform bore the four stripes of his rank.
- Look out for shirts with pockets, epaulettes - and especially shirt dresses, which will be making a strong statement this spring.
- Coats, jackets, and other garments became increasingly embellished during the 18th century as epaulettes, loops, lace, and aiguillettes all appeared.
- He wore the ceremonial lavender Administrator robe with a gold collar and epaulets.
- He was rushed to hospital where doctors found that the epaulette on his shirt had saved him from the worst of the wound.
- She wears a jacket with epaulettes and metal buttons.
- The traditional blue trousers with blue or white shirts with epaulettes and ties made paramedics look more like police and were becoming impractical.
- Wearing his military uniform, decorated with medals and gold epaulets, he looked fit, impressive, and self-assured.
- She straightened one of the epaulettes on his shoulders that bore the four gold stripes of his rank.
- I purchased a navy surplus coat, and it came with epaulets.
- Or he would take apart a necklace and use it as an epaulet on the shoulder of a jacket so that the coat would be ‘covered with trinkets and madness.’
- The cuffs were also of the same nature, as were the epaulettes on the shoulders of his military tunic.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French épaulette, diminutive of épaule 'shoulder', from Latin spatula in the late Latin sense 'shoulder blade'.

Definition of epaulet in US English:

epaulet

(also epaulette)

nounˈɛpəlɛtˈepəlet

An ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
an army greatcoat with fancy epaulets and brass buttons
Example sentencesExamples
- He wore the ceremonial lavender Administrator robe with a gold collar and epaulets.
- The traditional blue trousers with blue or white shirts with epaulettes and ties made paramedics look more like police and were becoming impractical.
- The epaulettes on the choker tunic of his black naval uniform bore the four stripes of his rank.
- Or he would take apart a necklace and use it as an epaulet on the shoulder of a jacket so that the coat would be ‘covered with trinkets and madness.’
- After rising through the flying ranks to captain, he switched his epaulettes for a business suit to move into a corporate job with the airline.
- However there were no epaulettes, and no uniform trousers.
- Coats, jackets, and other garments became increasingly embellished during the 18th century as epaulettes, loops, lace, and aiguillettes all appeared.
- I purchased a navy surplus coat, and it came with epaulets.
- She wears a jacket with epaulettes and metal buttons.
- Have you considered shoulder pads and epaulettes?
- Look out for shirts with pockets, epaulettes - and especially shirt dresses, which will be making a strong statement this spring.
- The cuffs were also of the same nature, as were the epaulettes on the shoulders of his military tunic.
- Their formidable presence, clad in gray uniforms with epaulettes and badges, and the silence pervading their stares, shattered a comfort barrier that held my mind in check and kept others from noticing a sign of personal distress.
- I just wish the pilot wasn't wearing shiny black shoes, pressed black trousers, and a white, starched shirt with epaulettes that vaguely suggest a naval uniform.
- Military officials, meanwhile, looked as if they were heading for a parade, strutting around in uniform with gold epaulettes and medals on display.
- The two dwarves were dressed in plain brown shirts and trousers of the same design, and they had gold epaulettes on their shoulders.
- Just over a year ago, a new uniform was adopted, replacing the former uniform with its epaulette and caps, which reflected the military origins of most of the judiciary.
- He was rushed to hospital where doctors found that the epaulette on his shirt had saved him from the worst of the wound.
- Wearing his military uniform, decorated with medals and gold epaulets, he looked fit, impressive, and self-assured.
- She straightened one of the epaulettes on his shoulders that bore the four gold stripes of his rank.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French épaulette, diminutive of épaule ‘shoulder’, from Latin spatula in the late Latin sense ‘shoulder blade’.

单词	epaulette
释义	Definition of epaulette in English: epaulette (US epaulet) nounˈɛpəlɛtˌɛpəˈlɛtˈɛpəlɛt An ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform. an army greatcoat with fancy epaulettes and brass buttons Example sentencesExamples After rising through the flying ranks to captain, he switched his epaulettes for a business suit to move into a corporate job with the airline. I just wish the pilot wasn't wearing shiny black shoes, pressed black trousers, and a white, starched shirt with epaulettes that vaguely suggest a naval uniform. Just over a year ago, a new uniform was adopted, replacing the former uniform with its epaulette and caps, which reflected the military origins of most of the judiciary. Have you considered shoulder pads and epaulettes? However there were no epaulettes, and no uniform trousers. Their formidable presence, clad in gray uniforms with epaulettes and badges, and the silence pervading their stares, shattered a comfort barrier that held my mind in check and kept others from noticing a sign of personal distress. The two dwarves were dressed in plain brown shirts and trousers of the same design, and they had gold epaulettes on their shoulders. Military officials, meanwhile, looked as if they were heading for a parade, strutting around in uniform with gold epaulettes and medals on display. The epaulettes on the choker tunic of his black naval uniform bore the four stripes of his rank. Look out for shirts with pockets, epaulettes - and especially shirt dresses, which will be making a strong statement this spring. Coats, jackets, and other garments became increasingly embellished during the 18th century as epaulettes, loops, lace, and aiguillettes all appeared. He wore the ceremonial lavender Administrator robe with a gold collar and epaulets. He was rushed to hospital where doctors found that the epaulette on his shirt had saved him from the worst of the wound. She wears a jacket with epaulettes and metal buttons. The traditional blue trousers with blue or white shirts with epaulettes and ties made paramedics look more like police and were becoming impractical. Wearing his military uniform, decorated with medals and gold epaulets, he looked fit, impressive, and self-assured. She straightened one of the epaulettes on his shoulders that bore the four gold stripes of his rank. I purchased a navy surplus coat, and it came with epaulets. Or he would take apart a necklace and use it as an epaulet on the shoulder of a jacket so that the coat would be ‘covered with trinkets and madness.’ The cuffs were also of the same nature, as were the epaulettes on the shoulders of his military tunic. Origin Late 18th century: from French épaulette, diminutive of épaule 'shoulder', from Latin spatula in the late Latin sense 'shoulder blade'. Definition of epaulet in US English: epaulet (also epaulette) nounˈɛpəlɛtˈepəlet An ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform. an army greatcoat with fancy epaulets and brass buttons Example sentencesExamples He wore the ceremonial lavender Administrator robe with a gold collar and epaulets. The traditional blue trousers with blue or white shirts with epaulettes and ties made paramedics look more like police and were becoming impractical. The epaulettes on the choker tunic of his black naval uniform bore the four stripes of his rank. Or he would take apart a necklace and use it as an epaulet on the shoulder of a jacket so that the coat would be ‘covered with trinkets and madness.’ After rising through the flying ranks to captain, he switched his epaulettes for a business suit to move into a corporate job with the airline. However there were no epaulettes, and no uniform trousers. Coats, jackets, and other garments became increasingly embellished during the 18th century as epaulettes, loops, lace, and aiguillettes all appeared. I purchased a navy surplus coat, and it came with epaulets. She wears a jacket with epaulettes and metal buttons. Have you considered shoulder pads and epaulettes? Look out for shirts with pockets, epaulettes - and especially shirt dresses, which will be making a strong statement this spring. The cuffs were also of the same nature, as were the epaulettes on the shoulders of his military tunic. Their formidable presence, clad in gray uniforms with epaulettes and badges, and the silence pervading their stares, shattered a comfort barrier that held my mind in check and kept others from noticing a sign of personal distress. I just wish the pilot wasn't wearing shiny black shoes, pressed black trousers, and a white, starched shirt with epaulettes that vaguely suggest a naval uniform. Military officials, meanwhile, looked as if they were heading for a parade, strutting around in uniform with gold epaulettes and medals on display. The two dwarves were dressed in plain brown shirts and trousers of the same design, and they had gold epaulettes on their shoulders. Just over a year ago, a new uniform was adopted, replacing the former uniform with its epaulette and caps, which reflected the military origins of most of the judiciary. He was rushed to hospital where doctors found that the epaulette on his shirt had saved him from the worst of the wound. Wearing his military uniform, decorated with medals and gold epaulets, he looked fit, impressive, and self-assured. She straightened one of the epaulettes on his shoulders that bore the four gold stripes of his rank. Origin Late 18th century: from French épaulette, diminutive of épaule ‘shoulder’, from Latin spatula in the late Latin sense ‘shoulder blade’.
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