Accessory

Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛsəri/

Definitions of accessory

noun a thing that can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new accessory for my phone.

A2 She loves to wear colorful accessories with her outfits.

B1 The car comes with a range of optional accessories.

B2 The jewelry store sells a variety of high-end accessories.

C1 The designer handbag is the perfect accessory to complete her look.

C2 The luxury watch is considered a timeless accessory for any occasion.

Examples of accessory in a Sentence

formal The store offers a wide range of high-quality accessories to complement your outfit.

informal I love shopping for cute accessories to add some flair to my look.

slang Check out these dope accessories that will take your style to the next level.

figurative A positive attitude is the best accessory you can wear in any situation.

Grammatical Forms of accessory

• past tense: accessorized
• plural: accessories
• comparative: more accessory
• superlative: most accessory
• present tense: accessorizes
• future tense: will accessorize
• perfect tense: has accessorized
• continuous tense: is accessorizing
• singular: accessory
• positive degree: very accessory
• infinitive: to accessorize
• gerund: accessorizing
• participle: accessorized

Origin and Evolution of accessory

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accessory' originated from the Latin word 'accessorius', which means 'additional' or 'subordinate'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to someone who assists in the commission of a crime, the term 'accessory' has evolved to also describe an item or piece of clothing that complements or enhances a person's outfit.