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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In 2023 Anne Hathaway evoked her The Devil Wears Prada character by wearing a navy blue, sailor-like cap to accessorize her peacoat and wide-leg jeans. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024 Usher accessorized the look with a pair of bold black sunglasses as well. Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024 The singer accessorized with a pair of shiny black bracelets on both her wrists and diamond floral earrings. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024 The 27-year-old megastar, who isn’t a brand spokesperson, further fueled the mania by accessorizing her luxury handbags with small Labubu pendants. Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 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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“Accessorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessorize. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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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