equipment
gb/ɪkwˈɪpmənt/ us/ɪkwˈɪpmənt/
A2
English
~ 1200
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Tools or devices for a specific purpose
Things like tools or machines that you need to do a job or activity.
Usage pattern:
[equipment] for [activity]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equipment' with 'equipments', but 'equipment' is uncountable and does not take a plural form.
Synonyms
gear (Often used informally, especially in sports or outdoor contexts.)
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apparatus (More formal or technical, often used in scientific or medical contexts.)
Antonyms
supplies (Although sometimes overlapping, 'supplies' usually refers to consumable items rather than durable tools or machines.)
Collocations
sports equipment
|office equipment
|safety equipment
|camping equipment
|audio equipment
Themes
daily life
|work
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The firefighters checked their equipment before entering the building.
- We need to buy some new camping equipment for the trip.
- The photographer packed all his camera equipment into the car.
- The gym has modern exercise equipment for members to use.
- The office upgraded its computer equipment last month.
Learner examples
- I need new sports equipment for school.
- The kitchen has good cooking equipment.
- We rent camping equipment from the shop.
- The workers wear safety equipment on the site.
Grammar
Dictionary form
equipment
IPA
GB/ɪkwˈɪpmənt/
US/ɪkwˈɪpmənt/
Syllables & stress
equip - ment (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ment)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: equipment
- Plural: equipment, equipments
Word family
Forms
equipments
noun
Core family
equip
verb B1
Expressions
audio equipment
1/ˈɔdioʊ ɪkwˈɪpmənt/
fixed phrase
Devices for sound production/playback
Machines like speakers or microphones that make or record sound.
Examples
- He set up the audio equipment for the concert.
- The school bought new audio equipment for the auditorium.
piece of equipment
1/pˈis əv ɪkwˈɪpmənt/
fixed phrase
One item of tools or devices
One single tool, device, or machine from a group of equipment.
Examples
- This drill is an important piece of equipment for the project.
- Each piece of equipment must be cleaned after use.
safety equipment
1/sˈeɪfti ɪkwˈɪpmənt/
fixed phrase
Protective tools or devices
Things like helmets or gloves that keep you safe when working or doing sports.
Examples
- Workers must wear safety equipment on the construction site.
- Always check your safety equipment before starting the job.
sports equipment
1/spˈɔɹts ɪkwˈɪpmənt/
fixed phrase
Tools used in sports
Things like balls, bats, or nets used to play sports.
Examples
- The store sells all kinds of sports equipment.
- We need to pack the sports equipment for the game.