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

Individually, each of these necklaces is enough to accessorize with; together, their different styles offer a more interesting approach to layering jewelry. —Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026

The Princess of Wales accessorized her look with earrings from Spells of Love jewelry, a brand based in Wales. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026

Endlessly versatile and easy to accessorize, these silky pieces hit the sweet spot between throw-on-and-go ease and elegant, understated glamour. —Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026

The singer accessorized with gold statement earrings and styled her hair in soft waves. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026

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