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    trappings
    /ˈtrapɪŋz/

    plural

    • 1. the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or job: "I had the trappings of success"
    • 2. a horse's ornamental harness.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRAPPINGS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TRAPPINGS definition: 1. all the things that are part of or typical of a particular job, situation, or event: 2. all the…. Learn more.

  3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRAPPINGS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. an ornamental covering for a horse; caparison. 2. articles of dress, esp. of an ornamental kind; adornments. 3. the things usually associated with something as an outward sign of its existence or presence. an expense account and the other trappings of success. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRAPPINGS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TRAPPINGS meaning: 1. all the things that are part of or typical of a particular job, situation, or event: 2. all the…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › trappingsTRAPPINGS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    the accessories and adornments that characterize or symbolize a condition, office, etc. the visible trappings of success. a ceremonial harness for a horse or other animal, including bridles, saddles, etc.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtrappings noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    trappings. noun. /ˈtræpɪŋz/. /ˈtræpɪŋz/. [plural] (formal, especially disapproving) trappings (of something) the possessions, clothes, etc. that are connected with a particular situation, job or social position. They enjoyed all the trappings of wealth. the trappings of fame/power/success. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › trappingsTrappings - definition of trappings by The Free Dictionary

    trappings. ( ˈtræpɪŋz) pl n. 1. the accessories and adornments that characterize or symbolize a condition, office, etc: the visible trappings of success. 2. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a ceremonial harness for a horse or other animal, including bridles, saddles, etc. [C16: from trap 2]

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › trappingsTrappings - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Trappings are material items that tell the world that someone has money — or a credit card — but not about who he or she is on the inside. Definitions of trappings noun

  9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trappingTrapping Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. trap· ping ˈtra-ping. Synonyms of trapping. 1. trappings plural : outward signs. conventional men with all the trappings … of banality Robert Plank. 2. trappings plural : outward decoration or dress : ornamental equipment. 3. : caparison sense 1 usually used in plural. Word History. Etymology.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › trappingstrappings | meaning of trappings in Longman Dictionary of...

    trappings meaning, definition, what is trappings: things such as money, influence, possess...: Learn more.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › trappingTRAPPINGS Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    How to use . trappings in a sentenceWhen the tried to exit the car, her driver locked the doors, trapping her inside.