noun
or ma·te·ri·el mə|tirēˈel, ma|-, -tēr-
( -s )
Etymology: French matériel, from matériel, adjective, material, from Middle French materiel — more at material
: the equipment, apparatus, and supplies used by an organization or institution or required in some work or enterprise ; especially : military equipment, apparatus, and supplies (as guns, ammunition, clothing) — distinguished from personnel
Synonyms: see equipment