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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The Emmy Award-winning actress accessorized her attire with jewelry courtesy of Irene Neuwirth. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2025 The Riverdale actress accessorized with a black purse and sunglasses. Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 July 2025 The Oscar winner stepped out into the New York City heat in a simple shift dress and black flip-flops, letting her blonde hair fall in loose beachy waves over her shoulders and accessorizing with the tall Sprout tote bag in black suede from Liffner and simple black Ray-Ban cat-eye sunglasses. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 July 2025 Guests can accessorize their stay with exclusive co-branded merchandise in the room, including rock glasses, leather jewelry trays, and small charcuterie boards. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 21 July 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 29 Jul. 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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