accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈse-sə-ˌrīz How to pronounce accessorize (audio)
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
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Rowan wore a brown bikini that looked similar to her mom's and all three accessorized with gold necklaces. Lawrence Yee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025 The triple-threat is known to accessorize heavily, often sporting an oversized handbag, big sunglasses and a big jacket to match. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 The complete setup is designed to show off the various different ways in which customers can accessorize their trucks to double as weekend adventure vehicles. Trinity Francis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 To accessorize, Nader chose a black leather belt featuring a gold YSL logo. Mikelle Street, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for accessorize 

Word History

Etymology

accessory entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of accessorize was in 1934

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Cite this Entry

“Accessorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessorize. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

accessorize

verb
ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈses-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce accessorize (audio)
ak-
accessorized; accessorizing
: to wear or decorate with accessories

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