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accessory

accessory

70 3.5
An extra part or device that improves how something works
  • noun
  • /əkˈsɛsəri/
translation icon : accesorio
  • So what are the best USB type C accessories available right now?
  • guitar accessories
  • mounting accessories
  • available accessories

So let's pull out all of the included accessories and whatnots first.

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Examples

  • And they had these really cute accessories in like fall colors.

  • It is a simple accessory or addition to your look.

  • This looks like an accessory sort of box.

  • Uncle Larry sells bathroom accessories.

  • The new model isn't even out yet, and they are already selling accessories.

  • I mean, Belkin makes all kinds of peripherals and accessories for devices and computers.

  • She added a stylish accessory to her outfit for the party.

  • The store sells a variety of home decor accessories for every season.

  • He bought several tech accessories to enhance his new gaming setup.

Synonyms

extension
vsaccessory
  • Jargon
78 4.0

A phone or number connected to the main office line

is broader, adding usefulness or appearance as well as technical extensions
extra
vsaccessory
41 1.5

A special newspaper edition printed for a major event

emphasizes adding usefulness, convenience, or appearance rather than mere addition
attachment
vsaccessory
26 3.4

A part you add to a machine to do a special job

is a broader supplementary item aiming to enhance usefulness or appearance
add-on
vsaccessory
22 3.9

A thing you add to a program or device to give extra features

is about improving general usefulness, convenience, or appearance not only features
adjunct
vsaccessory
6 6.9

A thing added to help something but not essential

focuses on improving usefulness, convenience, or appearance rather than mere nonessentialness
accouterment
vsaccessory
  • US
2 9.9

An extra item for clothing and gear, like a bag or scarf

applies more widely to improving appearance or usefulness, not only clothing items
appurtenance
vsaccessory
  • Formal
1 9.9

A thing that is not necessary but makes the main thing more useful like a tool or cover

covers general improvement in usefulness or appearance beyond single activities

Antonyms

50 2.4

Things you need for a purpose, like food or water

Compounds

7 8.4

A person who helps or hides someone after they commit a serious crime

1 8.9

A person who helps plan a crime but is not there when it happens

A device you add to a computer to make it work better or be easier to use

accessory nerve
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A nerve that controls some neck and shoulder muscles

spinal accessory
  • Specialized
1 7.9

A nerve that controls some muscles in the neck and shoulder

accessory fruit
  • Specialized
8.4

A fruit whose flesh comes from flower parts, like an apple or strawberry

9.8

A left chest vein that carries blood from the upper back between the ribs to the azygos vein

7.0

A small vein on the outer side of the forearm that joins a larger vein near the elbow

9.9

A chest vein that takes blood from upper left rib spaces and drains into the azygos vein

9.2

A small neck vein that runs beside the vertebral vein and drains into a large chest vein

An item added to a car to improve its look, comfort and function

A fashion item made from mink fur, like a wrap or hat

How Useful

upgrade
141 3.5
enhancement
81 4.2
accessory
70 3.5
attachment
26 3.4
add-on
22 3.9

Surface Forms

accessory singular
accessories plural

Morphology

accessory = access (opaque) = access + ory

The sense 'supplementary item or component' is only loosely related to the parts and is not transparent for an average learner.

Etymology

Accessory comes from an old Latin word meaning 'added' or 'joined', like the everyday word addition. So an accessory is something extra you add to make a tool or device more useful or nicer.