accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈse-sə-ˌrīz 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

To accessorize the look, Martin continued her mom’s minimalist approach to style that dates back to the ’90s. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025

Travelers who love to accessorize will certainly appreciate how this travel-friendly case protects their sparkle and keeps packing blissfully drama-free. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025

Princess Kate wore her hair half-up and accessorized with a black velvet hair bow, twinning her hairstyle with that of her only daughter. —Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025

Cass DiMicco has truly mastered the art of accessorizing, often using denim as her blank canvas. —Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

accessory entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for accessorize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈses-ə-ˌrīz 

ak-

accessorized; accessorizing

: to wear or decorate with accessories