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trappings vs accessory

accessory vs trappings

trappings and accessory both are nouns.

trappings is not an adjective while accessory is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trappings Yes No No No
accessory Yes Yes No No
As nouns, accessory is a hypernym of trappings; that is, accessory is a word with a broader meaning than trappings:
  • trappings: (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
  • accessory: clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
Other hypernyms of trappings include accouterment, accoutrement.
trappings (noun) accessory (noun)
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel a supplementary component that improves capability
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
someone who helps another person commit a crime
trappings (adjective) accessory (adjective)
furnishing added support
aiding and abetting in a crime
Difference between trappings and accessory

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