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

Hathaway accessorized with multiple rings and a black handbag. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Marlowe accessorized her look by carrying the Chloé Paddington leather satchel bag, which accentuated the black and yellow color scheme of her attire. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Woodley accessorized with a diamond and emerald necklace—also from Howl—to complete her ensemble. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Swift accessorized the red-and-black plaid suit with high-end accessories — a $54,000 Louis Vuitton Tambour watch, and ruby, diamond, and garnet jewelry in Chiefs colors. — Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 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