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

The Pandora ambassador accessorized her look with jewelry pieces from the Danish jewelry manufacturer and retailer. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025

The actress accessorized with a black choker necklace and added a pop of color with red lipstick. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025

Color drenching had its big moment this year, and color also found its place in smaller ways—a small hallway nook accessorized with jewel tones, a piece of furniture reupholstered in a bolder hue. —Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025

Check out how other celebrities and tastemakers are accessorizing their jeans in the gallery above. —Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 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