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accessory

accessory

75 3.9
A small item worn or carried to make clothes look nicer
  • noun
  • /əkˈsɛsəri/
translation icon : accesorio
  • And then the last item, last accessory I got is this belt.
  • fashion accessory
  • wear accessories
  • clothing and accessories

Underwear, athletic wear, bags and accessories do not count either.

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Examples

  • The first compartment is where I hold like accessories and you know, cables, things like that.

  • It's exciting for me, but I purchased some travel accessories from Henry Bendel.

  • And it is just the best hat and hair accessory eye candy book.

  • I consider the cable release an essential accessory and always carry a spare.

    Academic text (2000)
  • How could a lady not have any interest in accessories?

  • Every bride loves her accessories.

  • Okay, so, we only need to pack up the jewelry and accessories.

  • So I went instead and bought this from a ladies accessory shop, a plastic bracelet.

  • Adam, I can't help but notice that you have some new accessories that you're wearing.

  • Every bride loves her accessories, such as elegant necklaces and stunning earrings.

Synonyms

accoutrement
vsaccessory
  • UK
10 9.9

An extra thing you wear or carry for a particular use, like jewelry

is mainly used to complement clothing and enhance appearance
accouterment
vsaccessory
  • US
2 9.9

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

is worn to complement outfits and improve overall look
appurtenance
vsaccessory
  • Formal
1 9.9

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

is used to enhance an outfit rather than for practical use

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 Decorative

ornament
102 1.6
accessory
75 3.9
trim
34 3.8
detail
1.0

Surface Forms

accessory singular
accessories plural

Morphology

accessory = access (opaque) = access + ory

The fashion sense is a lexicalized meaning that is not directly recoverable from 'access' + '-ory' for most learners.

Etymology

Accessory comes from an old Latin word meaning 'added' or 'joined', similar to addition. So a fashion accessory is an item 'added' to your clothes, like a scarf or necklace, to complete the look.