epaulettenoun [ C ]
UK US epaulet uk/ˌep.əˈlet/us/ˌep.əˈlet/a decoration worn on the shoulder of a piece of clothing, especially on a military coat, shirt, etc.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Decorations for clothes
- eyelet
- flash
- flounce
- frill
- fringe
- frou-frou
- piping
- sequin
- shoulder pad
- spangle
- stud
- studded
- tassel
- train
- trim
- trimming
Examples from literature
- Eugene had passed his examination, and promised them a visit to show them his epaulettes.
- He wore no orders, no golden epaulettes, no ostrich-plumes.
- Henry is a hero, and epaulettes are on his shoulders.
- Officers making visits don their uniforms, with epaulettes and side arms, and with all their decorations blazing on their breasts.
- Their attitude varied in accordance with the number of stars they had on their epaulette.