epaulette

/ ˈɛpəˌlɛt; -lɪt /

noun

1. a piece of ornamental material on the shoulder of a garment, esp a military uniform

Word History and Origins

Origin of epaulette¹

C18: from French épaulette, from épaule shoulder, from Latin spatula shoulder blade; see spatula

Example Sentences

All are alleged to be members of what U.S. authorities have dubbed the “Cartel of the Suns,” a reference to the epaulettes affixed to the uniforms of high-ranking military officers.

From Seattle Times

The brand’s trench coat, invented around the time of World War I, boasts functional designs like storm shields as well as epaulettes and gun flaps.

From Seattle Times

And how many men could get away with a combo of kilt, sporran and sparkly epaulettes?

From BBC

That means uncinched raincoats, double-breasted or zipped, structured with epaulettes, and knit bathing caps or tight ribbed hoods to protect against the elements.

From Seattle Times

Sophie Ellis-Bextor covers Madonna's Like A Prayer, but she's more like a Ray of Light - high kicking and shimmying around the stage, saying hello to everyone in the audience while streamers flail from her epaulettes.

From BBC