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- Dictionarytrappings/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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TRAPPINGS definition: 1. all the things that are part of or typical of a particular job, situation, or event: 2. all the…. Learn more.
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.
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.
all the things that are part of or typical of a particular job, situation, or event: He enjoyed the trappings of power, such as a chauffeur-driven car and bodyguards. The president's trip had all the trappings of a state visit. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Conditions and characteristics. -ance. -ibility. ability. adverse conditions.
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
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.
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]
