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
Despite their stunning ensembles, their most important accessory was their obvious connection, shown through affectionate hugs, smiles, knowing glances, and mutual support. — Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026 The retailer also lists hair accessories, including claw clips. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Can’t wait to gaze at the A-listers’ head-turning dresses, inventive accessory equations, and soaring footwear choices? — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 During the standoff, deputies evacuated three adults and three children from an accessory dwelling unit on the property, along with residents from nearby homes. — Jessie Baltaxe, CBS News, 7 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 Air Force wants CCAs to increase the number of aircraft available for a mission while giving pilots additional sensing, targeting, and engagement options.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In exchange, users are given a smaller pool of options in place of endless swiping.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of option
Noun
  • Murdaugh’s lawyers also demanded any evidence prosecutors have of possible accomplices or a grand jury investigation into them.
    — Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Kids made good accomplices, tasked with sneaking off on a hunt for the bill.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplice
Adjective
  • According to Boeing, the aircraft offers 365 nautical miles more range than competing aircraft without auxiliary fuel tanks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The band has also added various auxiliary members for albums and live performances.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of auxiliary
Noun
  • Many homeowners are setting these up by task, such as a breakfast cabinet, a coffee cabinet, a baking pantry, an appliance cabinet or a snack pantry, and that approach is likely to keep showing up in kitchen design ideas.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Appliance garages are a smart way to get the clutter-free look, but their future depends on design that keeps safety in mind, because the best appliance garage hides the clutter without hiding the risks.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of appliance
Adjective
  • The increase also reflects a few additional states that expanded their early voting opportunities and ones that made more of their data available since the last midterms.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Marlins would try to extend their top young players who are approaching their arbitration years — or are already in their arbitration years — potentially taking on some additional money early in multiyear contracts.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of additional
Noun
  • The Ring monitor has a USB-C power port on the bottom and comes with a USB-C cable and a USB AC power adapter.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
  • So, Mechanism includes a dock adapter that takes a different approach — not necessarily better or worse — than Dbrand did with its Killswitch.
    — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of adapter
Adjective
  • But because of my peripheral association with the Exorcist reissue, people are now taking my phone calls.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Blaze, previously more peripheral to the adventure, became essential.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of peripheral
Adjective
  • The space is warm and lo-fi—Polaroids of friends and a handwritten lineup of the day’s specials (which can be added at a supplementary cost) are stuck to a noticeboard—but the food is sharp and assured.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Since 1973, however, Olympic medalists and Asian Games gold medalists have been able to replace the full term with a supplementary service which consists of three weeks of basic training.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
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