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

Said skirt was further accessorized with a black belt featuring silver grommet detailing and chain accents. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

The singer accessorized with a pair of mesh peep-toe Chanel shoes with a lucite heel and a Dior Diva bag from John Galliano’s tenure. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Charli xcx Charli xcx understood the assignment (bra tops) in a semi-sheer crop top and floor-length velvet skirt Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello accessorized with Fope rings. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

The Housemaid star accessorized with black sunglasses and white sneakers. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 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