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
There are more natural shapes, a variety of colors to choose from, and tons of interesting metal work that adds a sculptural element to the accessories. — Glamour, "Pearl Jewelry Is the Accessory Trend You’ll Be Seeing Everywhere This Fall," 13 Aug. 2019 The accessories have become such a craze that some schools have banned them for being too distracting and for fueling envy-rooted bullying. — Anna Purna Kambhampaty, Time, "From Marie Antoinette to JoJo Siwa, Hair Bows Have a Surprisingly Meaningful History," 8 Aug. 2019 Cegłowski also notes that this is not the first time gun accessories have slipped through Google’s algorithms. — Natt Garun, The Verge, "Google is showing shopping results for 100-bullet magazines, despite policy against gun ads," 5 Aug. 2019 In lieu of fancier designer bags, Kavanaugh says the capacious $25 rubber chicken purse has proven to be the perfect accessory for almost any occasion. — Anne Quito, Quartz at Work, "Carry a distinctive purse and other networking gems from design legend Gere Kavanaugh," 2 Aug. 2019 Speaking of the keyboard, the $180 accessory has gotten a complete overhaul, bringing a trackpad, extra function keys, and a less-compact design. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Samsung keeps the high-end Android tablet dream alive with the Galaxy Tab S6," 31 July 2019 How will the smartphone itself attach to the mounting accessory? — Julio Ojeda-zapata, Twin Cities, "MN drivers: If you want to use your phone in the car, you’ll need a mount. Here’s how to select one.," 25 July 2019 The rotary-tool accessory and the dedicated rotary grinder both do an excellent job of sharpening saw chains. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How To Sharpen Your Chainsaw Like a Pro," 24 July 2019 Many third-party ones are discounted, like smart plugs to control with your Echo, and first-party Amazon accessories are equally worth checking out. — Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, "Get a new Echo or Kindle? Now's your chance to score accessories for cheap," 22 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-\