accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈse-sə-ˌrīz 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Middleton accessorized her look with a simple diamond cross pendant and a pair of gold and pearl Cassandra Goat earrings, first spotted in 2018 at little Louis’ christening. —Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026

Styles accessorized with white clout goggles, a soft black beanie hat with a bit of height, a pop of red with a long and loose scarf, and a gargantuan camel brown suede weekend bag. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026

She’s attended the past two New York Fashion Weeks, stepping out in main-grid-worthy looks and accessorizing with sass. —Jordan Robinson, SELF, 19 Mar. 2026

Haack kept her vacation look casual and sporty, accessorizing with a black baseball cap with the logo for her champagne brand, Clé Cachée, and oversized aviator sunglasses. —Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

accessory entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for accessorize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈses-ə-ˌrīz 

ak-

accessorized; accessorizing

: to wear or decorate with accessories