accessory
noun
, ak-, ek-, -ˈses-rē also ə-ˈse-\
Definition of accessory
(Entry 1 of 2)
2 law
— called also accessory before the fact
— called also accessory after the fact
accessory
adjectiveDefinition of accessory (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for accessory
Synonyms: Noun
accoutrement (or accouterment), adapter (also adaptor), add-on, adjunct, appendage, appliance, attachment, option
Synonyms: Adjective
accessorial, appurtenant, auxiliary, peripheral, supplemental, supplementary
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of accessory in a Sentence
Noun
fashion accessories such as scarves, handkerchiefs, bracelets, and rings He is wanted as an accessory to murder.Adjective
most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Save up to 70 percent on designer clothing, accessories and other fun items from more than 15 retail shops. — Laura Daily And Bryan K. Chavez, The Know, "An Italian fest in Lakewood, dogs take over Water World and more cheap things to do in Denver this month," 4 Sep. 2019 Morrison was charged with murder and armed assault to murder, and Falcon was charged with accessory after the fact of murder. — Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, "2 men ordered held without bail in connection with Lynn slaying," 26 Aug. 2019 Bautista has been charged with accessory to the crime, Migoya said. — Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, "Two men arrested in connection with King Soopers shooting in Castle Rock," 23 Aug. 2019 Each Funko is unique to its character and even comes with accessories, like Michael’s iconic World’s Best Boss mug and Kevin’s famous pot of chili. — Christina Butan, EW.com, "Everybody stay calm! The Office Funko Pops are finally here — and we’re buying all of them," 9 Aug. 2019 Both women were charged with accessory after the fact of murder. — Alejandro De La Garza, Time, "61 People Have Been Killed in Mass Shootings in 2019 Alone," 5 Aug. 2019 The robotics kits, Sony KOOV Educator Kits, come with accessories such as sensors and motors that can be attached to build bots made of blocks. — Linda Velasquez, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Children learn about technology, science in robotics program," 17 July 2019 Go nuts styling this look with accessories and shoes, or keep it effortless with a simple pair of sandals. — Emily Ruane, refinery29.com, "Frock Away The Monday Blues With Prime Day Dress Deals," 15 July 2019 Their spaces were dominated by faux farmhouse furniture, along with such totemic accessories as bunches of dried lavender in pitchers, floral-print bedspreads and ceramic grasshoppers. — Alexander Lobrano, WSJ, "The New Provence: From Quaint to Uber-Chic," 11 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Realtors asked how accessory dwellings are being appraised. — Rose Meily, The Mercury News, "Real deal: Silicon Valley property values experience moderate gains," 19 July 2019 While accessory trends lately have been impractical (ahem mini bags), this trend provides utility as well. — Teen Vogue, "16 Sunglasses Chains Gigi Hadid (And Your Grandma) Would Approve Of," 3 July 2019 Women with accessory breast tissue can have extra nipples or areolas; this condition is called polythelia. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "This Woman Started Lactating From Her Vulva After Childbirth—Here’s How That Can Happen," 12 June 2019 Emil Corsillo is the founder of The Hill-Side, the cult men’s accessory brand, and a creative consultant to many insider fashion brands. — Matt Hranek, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Visit Norway, According To Two Design Insiders," 3 Dec. 2018 Similarly, in 2015, Austin eased the requirements for accessory dwellings in certain neighborhoods. — Lisa Ward, WSJ, "Cities Hope for Big Benefits From Tiny Houses," 26 June 2018 The city previously had restrictive rules on accessory units, generally banning them except those for people 55 and older. — Hillary Davis, latimes.com, "Newport begins tweaking ‘granny flat’ rules, including lower parking requirement," 18 May 2018 The council voted 6-2 to allow the following: * Elimination of lot size requirements so accessory units can be built anywhere. — Jacqueline Lee, The Mercury News, "Palo Alto ‘granny units’ encouraged by new zoning rules," 9 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'accessory.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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accessory
noun
, ak-\