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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Swift wore a black and white tweed coat ($9,600) over a wool jersey jumpsuit ($4,650) accessorized with a Chanel pearl and gold belt ($2,250). Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025 Instead, choose a pair that hits right above the delicate ankle bone, accessorizing with a stylish pair of ballet flats or sneakers. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 Madison, with a hand from stylist Jamie Mizrahi, accessorized her baby blue look with high-contrast pieces. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025 The singer also accessorized with small earrings, and his fiery red hair was styled with a messy look to frame his face. Julia Teti, WWD, 21 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 30 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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