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

Choose between the navy and burgundy options, then accessorize to your heart's content with drink holders, charms and more. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Taylor wore Christian Louboutin shoes and accessorized with Cartier jewelry. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026

Swift accessorized her Dior Couture gown with custom Christian Louboutin shoes and Cartier jewels. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026

Both Swift and Kelce also wore Christian Louboutin shoes, and Swift accessorized with Cartier jewelry, her rep said. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 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