accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈse-sə-ˌrīz How to pronounce accessorize (audio)
ak-
accessorized; accessorizing

transitive verb

: to furnish with accessories

intransitive verb

: to wear clothing accessories

Examples of accessorize in a Sentence

an outfit accessorized with a pair of diamond earrings a stylish young woman who knows how to accessorize
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Set your bag charm aside and accessorize your tote with a bandana instead. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025 Looks were accessorized with XXL beads, bows and jeweled belts. Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025 Bündchen, 44, wore a leopard print swim suit with a black wrap, accessorizing with some sunglasses. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Tyla accessorized her ensemble with a bold statement necklace and classic Chanel earrings, designed with the French luxury fashion house’s iconic logo in mind. Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accessorize

Word History

Etymology

accessory entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of accessorize was in 1934

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“Accessorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessorize. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

accessorize

verb
ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈses-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce accessorize (audio)
ak-
accessorized; accessorizing
: to wear or decorate with accessories

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