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

From there, Harvey accessorized the low-key getup with black oversize cat-eye sunglasses from Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta’s black mini pouch. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025

Next to her, her sister, Hailie, wore black knee-high boots, a gray graphic T-shirt, and accessorized with a small purse. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025

Fox accessorized with a matching red choker necklace and wore nude-toned transparent heels. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025

The singer accessorized with a leather biker cap, slingback pumps, and oversized sunglasses. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 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