Equipment
Noun
UK
/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
US
/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
Definition
Tools, machines, or items needed for an activity or work.
Example
"The team bought new equipment."
"The cooking class provided all the necessary equipment, so students didn’t need to bring anything."
"The workers checked the equipment before starting the project to make sure it was safe and ready."
Explanation
Equipment means the tools, machines, or items needed to do a job or activity. For example, a football team needs equipment like balls, shoes, and uniforms. A kitchen has cooking equipment like pans, knives, and spoons. At work, equipment can mean machines or computers used daily. Without the right equipment, many tasks are hard or impossible to do. The word is often used in sports, cooking, schools, and jobs.