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

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

Middleton accessorized with jewelry from the luxury British brand Mappin & Webb. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Apple's new foldable iPhone won't be hitting shelves for weeks, but eager fans are already thinking about how to accessorize it – and protect it. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Sweeney, 28, opted for a lace midi with a square neckline and flouncy sleeves, accessorizing with a black envelope clutch, a gold Cartier watch, and one of the jeweler’s iconic Love bangles. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 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