equipment
Equipment refers to the set of tools, clothing, or objects that you need for a specific activity or purpose. In a sports context, it includes things like balls, rackets, helmets, and nets required to play the game.
Examples
3 of 5Do you have all your sports equipment for the game today?
Do you have all your sports equipment for the game today?
The facility provides high-quality equipment for all registered athletes.
The facility provides high-quality equipment for all registered athletes.
I need to grab my gym equipment from the car.
I need to grab my gym equipment from the car.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a ship: To 'equip' a ship means to provide it with everything it needs to sail. Equipment is the 'kit' you need to 'quit' being unprepared!
Quick Quiz
The football team bought a lot of new ______ for the upcoming season.
Correct!
The correct answer is: equipment
Examples
Do you have all your sports equipment for the game today?
everydayDo you have all your sports equipment for the game today?
The facility provides high-quality equipment for all registered athletes.
formalThe facility provides high-quality equipment for all registered athletes.
I need to grab my gym equipment from the car.
informalI need to grab my gym equipment from the car.
Advancements in sports equipment significantly impact professional performance levels.
academicAdvancements in sports equipment significantly impact professional performance levels.
Our company specializes in the distribution of industrial fitness equipment.
businessOur company specializes in the distribution of industrial fitness equipment.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
state-of-the-art equipment
state-of-the-art equipment
heavy equipment
heavy equipment
standard equipment
standard equipment
Often Confused With
Tools usually refer to manual handheld items like hammers, while equipment is a broader category for any items needed for a task.
Materials are the substances things are made of (like wood or metal), whereas equipment is the finished object used to do work.
Usage Notes
Equipment is an uncountable noun. It is always used in the singular form and takes a singular verb.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is saying 'equipments'. Since it is uncountable, you must use 'some equipment' or 'pieces of equipment'.
Memory Tip
Think of a ship: To 'equip' a ship means to provide it with everything it needs to sail. Equipment is the 'kit' you need to 'quit' being unprepared!
Word Origin
From the Old French word 'esquiper', meaning to fit out a ship or embark.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern sports, the quality of equipment is often linked to socioeconomic status and professional advantage.
Quick Quiz
The football team bought a lot of new ______ for the upcoming season.
Correct!
The correct answer is: equipment
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skiing
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net
A1A net is a piece of material made from threads or strings tied together with many small holes in it. In sports, it is used to catch a ball or birdie, such as in tennis or soccer, to indicate a point has been scored or to divide a court.
glove
A1A glove is a piece of clothing that covers your hand and wrist to keep it warm or protect it. Each finger usually has its own separate part, unlike a mitten.
shoe
A1A shoe is a piece of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot. It usually consists of a sole and a covering made of leather, cloth, or synthetic material.
jersey
A1A jersey is a knitted shirt worn by members of a sports team, usually featuring a player's number and name. It also refers to a soft, stretchy sweater or pullover made from wool or cotton fabric.
socks
A1A piece of clothing made of soft material that you wear on your foot inside your shoe. They are usually sold and worn in pairs to keep your feet warm, dry, or comfortable during physical activities.
gear
A1Gear refers to the clothes and equipment used for a specific activity, especially sports or hobbies. It is usually an uncountable noun that describes the collection of things you need to participate in an event.
stadium
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