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 singer accessorized with a polka-dot ERL necktie and a pair of gold necklaces featuring the names of her two sons, Riot, 23 months, and RZA, 3. Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 In one of the photos, Sims can be seen standing on the edge of a yacht, looking out into the distance with her hand in the air, accessorizing the look with black sunglasses and a red pedicure. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Comic Leanne Morgan glows in peach for an interview, accessorized with an invisible halo of buzzing nerves clouding her thoughts. Erin Jensen, USA Today, 31 July 2025 The original costume was accessorized with bold sunglasses and a black bag courtesy of Dior as well. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 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 8 Aug. 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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