Synonyms & related words for paraphernalia

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of paraphernalia — including gear, trappings, accessories, equipment, belongings, equipage. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to paraphernalia

Explore words related to paraphernalia — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include appurtenance, sundries, accouterment, regalia, trinkets, miscellanea, memorabilia, items. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for paraphernalia

Common synonyms for paraphernalia include gear, trappings, accessories, equipment, belongings, equipage, utensils, stuff — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does paraphernalia come from?

The word paraphernalia breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: para-, from Greek para (“beside, apart from”); and -phern, from Greek pherne (“dowry”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.