Synonyms of accessory

accessory 1 of 2

noun

ik-ˈse-sə-rē 

variants also accessary

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• option
• appliance
• adapter
• appendage
• add-on
• additive
• equipment
• attachment
• adjunct
• accoutrement
• enhancement
• amenity
• accompaniment
• complement
• subsidiary
• ornament
• furnishings
• auxiliary
• luxury
• decoration
• incidental
• adornment
• supplement
• filler
• embroidery
• trappings
• appurtenances
• paraphernalia
• nonessential
• trimming
• embellishment
• extra
• garnish
• frill
• trim
• nonnecessity
• habiliment(s)
• doodad
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• essential
• requirement
• necessity
• requisite

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accomplice
• henchman
• cohort
• companion
• abettor
• partner
• informant
• evidence
• informer
• collaborator
• confederate
• collaborationist
• comrade
• conspirator
• traitor
• gangster
• plotter
• mobster
• state's evidence
• crony
• racketeer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• auxiliary
• additional
• peripheral
• supplementary
• accessorial
• makeshift
• supplemental
• appurtenant
• complementary
• added
• assistant
• backup
• further
• assisting
• another
• supportive
• contributory
• subordinate
• substitute
• excess
• secondary
• tributary
• subsidiary
• superfluous
• surplus
• helping
• nonessential
• adjuvant
• dispensable
• unessential
• subservient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• main
• principal
• chief
• basic
• primary
• fundamental
• prime
• necessary
• essential
• integral
• vital
• imperative
• required
• indispensable
• requisite
• needed
• all-important
• needful

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accessory

Noun

So says Sara Wong, director of accessories at Selfridges, and also of its Reselfridges business. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

After selling accessories for attaching Apple’s AirTags to everything from keys to backpacks, Belkin is introducing its own trackers that work with either Apple’s Find My or Google’s Find Hub tracking networks. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Los Angeles County built more accessory dwelling units last year than ever before, as backyard homes and converted garages continued their rapid rise from a niche form of housing to a major source of new construction. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026

During our chat, Whitney showed me how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are creating new housing opportunities for aging parents, adult children, caregivers, renters, and even for multigenerational families. — Katie Goar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026