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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Moore accessorized with peep-toe pumps, jeweled camellia earrings and a gray flap bag. Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 The star wore her hair in a sleek braided bun with a single face-framing strand and accessorized her strappy peach Louis Vuitton gown with Chopard jewels. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 Pamela Anderson accessorized with a teardrop pendant and dangly diamond earrings, plus a matching bracelet and large diamond ring on that finger, though she is not currently engaged or even publicly dating anyone. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025 The actress wore a maroon gown with a boat neck and accessorized with chunky gold cuffs on each wrist. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 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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