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

Canadian actor Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, who stars as Ellis, part of the show’s central love triangle, attended the premiere at Regal Union Square in an all-black Celine look styled by Luca Kingston, accessorized with rings from Loupn. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

The fashion brand entrepreneur accessorized with a turquoise bead necklace and oval sunglasses, with jewelry on her sleeve. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 July 2026

The photo showed Reynolds from the neck down wearing a long-sleeve dark shirt and khaki pants, accessorized with a silver watch and bracelets. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Lively, 38, wore an oversized blue-and-white striped button-down shirt and jeans, accessorizing with a pair of blue heels and a small magenta suede bag by the luxury French retailer. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 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