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

Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish. —Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026

To add to the polished look, Lexi accessorized with a black leather purse and classic red lipstick. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026

Eric wore a matching blue swimsuit and baseball cap, while both accessorized with sunglasses. —Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026

The mom-of-three—who also shares twins Rumi and Sir with Jay-Z—added some extra multi-watt shine by accessorizing her Olivier Rousteing gown with over 300 carats of diamonds, including a crescent headdress and a necklace worth $50 million. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 May 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