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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The little girl wore the dress over a pink long-sleeve shirt with a Disney princesses print, and accessorized with a pink hair bow and sneakers. Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025 Chapman paired the dress with black, open-toe heels and opted for minimal jewelry pieces to accessorize her look, favoring a pair of delicate silver earrings. Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025 For example, accessorizing the panoramic display with a Spotify widget, a readout of the miles to your destination, a compass, the current Air Quality Index, and the weather forecast. Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025 Dress it up with nude heels or metallic platforms and accessorize with your favorite sparkly jewelry. Rachel Sylvester, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025 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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“Accessorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessorize. Accessed 21 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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