1. miscellaneous equipment, belongings, or accessories associated with a particular activity or lifestyle
Usage: often used with possessive pronouns
2. personal belongings or possessions
Usage: formal

Examples

• The artist’s paraphernalia filled the entire studio.
• She packed all her camping paraphernalia into the car.
• The detective examined the drug paraphernalia found at the scene.
• His fishing paraphernalia took up half the garage.
• The magician’s paraphernalia included cards, scarves, and a top hat.
• After the divorce, she collected her paraphernalia from the house.