accessory 1 of 2

noun

ik-ˈse-sə-rē How to pronounce accessory (audio)
variants also accessary
Definition of accessorynext
1
as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment bought a new car with lots of high-tech accessories

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2
as in accomplice
one associated with another in wrongdoing two accessories, the driver of the getaway car and the dishonest bank teller, were charged in the robbery case

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accessory

2 of 2

adjective

as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting

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Recent Examples of accessory
Noun
The modular battery accessory hasn't been specced either, and isn't available to pre-order with the phone right away. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 Most of what makes a room feel tired lives in the accessories around it, which means a short list of low-cost changes can reset the whole space. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The accessory lineup has become fairly standard across brands. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 The back half-acre is described as technically developable, with plans showing potential for two accessory dwelling units. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accessory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
  1. option
  2. accomplice
  3. auxiliary
  4. appliance
  5. additional
  6. adapter
  7. peripheral
  8. supplementary
Noun
  • The Royals could also decline All-Star closer Carlos Estévez’s club option.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine believes security guarantees backed by Western allies are essential to any future settlement, ideally in the form of NATO membership — an option Vladimir Putin has rejected.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of option
Noun
  • Since the beginning of the episode, Lee’s been tailed by McMann’s skinny accomplice — the guy Ginger shot in the neck at the end of the season premiere.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The trailer begins with Pegg, who plays serial killer anesthetist Jason Nash, peering at a screen as a Channel 4 news story reports that the new identity of his former girlfriend and accomplice, a nurse named Alice Bell, has surfaced online.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplice
Adjective
  • Campers enjoy the utmost in year-round comfort without the expense and bulk of an auxiliary camp heater or A/C unit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • An auxiliary budget summary presented to school trustees in June showed a campus-wide parking shortfall of $698,029 for fiscal 2026 after mandatory transfers.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of auxiliary
Noun
  • Kitchen priorities, hit sink handles, countertops, drawer and refrigerator handles, switches, trash can lids and appliances.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The 756-square-foot home had been renovated with wide-plank maple floors, a kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, and an open living and dining area.
    — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of appliance
Adjective
  • The brokerage said South Korea could emerge as a key market for additional capacity in Asia, with operators that secure power, land and long-term customer contracts better positioned to expand.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Wisconsin Department of Health Services did not specify where the death happened or provide any additional details to protect the privacy of the family.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of additional
Noun
  • That theoretically means access to Tesla's extensive Supercharger network without requiring owners to carry an adapter around like some sort of automotive electrical Swiss Army knife.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Be cautious with adapters that turn a single outlet into several outlets, as well as extension cords used to power kitchen appliances.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of adapter
Adjective
  • When viewers focus on one gear, the other, as seen through peripheral vision, appears to spin faster — though both are moving at the same speed.
    — Margaret Hetherman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But dependency theorists took a more pessimistic view of the possibility of economic development in peripheral countries under global capitalism.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of peripheral
Adjective
  • But that claim is difficult to reconcile with the disproportionate representation of certain groups among those deleted from supplementary lists issued for some constituencies after an adjudication process.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Like other clubs, Gollancz expanded its service to additional, supplementary and educational texts, all optional.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
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