Paraphernalia – Equipment or apparatus necessary for a particular activity

(Pronounced par-uh-fer-neyl-yuh)

To remember the definition of the word paraphernalia, use the following mnemonic:

The paramilitary wore fur coats to avoid mission failure (paraphernalia). It was very cold, so the coats were part of the equipment needed for this particular activity.

Examples of paraphernalia in a sentence

Kasia is going to get party hats, balloons, and other party paraphernalia at the shop.

I don't keep my equestrian paraphernalia in the car, it's too expensive to replace if it's stolen.

Their home was decorated with lots of Beatles paraphernalia.