Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

necessaries

noun
/nəˈsɛsərəz/
Definition
Essential items or requirements that are needed for a particular purpose.
Examples
  • Water and food are among the basic necessaries of life.
  • The necessaries for the camping trip included tents, sleeping bags, and cooking utensils.
Meaning
Necessaries refer to things that are considered essential for a person to live comfortably or to accomplish a particular task.
Synonyms
  • Essentials
  • Requirements
  • Needs