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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. 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.
The trappings of power, wealth, or a particular job are the extra things, such as decorations and luxury items, that go with it. The family ruled for several generations and evidently loved the trappings of power. 2 meanings: 1. the accessories and adornments that characterize or symbolize a condition, office, etc 2. a ceremonial harness....
TRAPPINGS meaning: 1. all the things that are part of or typical of a particular job, situation, or event: 2. all the…. Learn more.
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. "Trappings." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/trappings. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024. Test your knowledge of trappings and thousands of other words. loading examples...
The meaning of TRAPPING is outward signs. How to use trapping in a sentence.
Trappings definition: articles of equipment or dress, especially of an ornamental character.. See examples of TRAPPINGS used in a sentence.
Trappings definition: An ornamental covering for a horse; caparison.
Definition of trappings noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. 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 Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
conventional forms or symbols, esp. when lacking true substance: They had all the trappings of democracy — elections and ballots—but none of the realities. trap•pings (trap′ ingz), n. (used with a plural v.) articles of equipment or dress, esp. of an ornamental character. characteristic signs: trappings of democracy. caparison.
