usually pluraladditional objects, equipment, decorations etc that make something more useful or attractive
The bookoffersadvice on choosingfabrics, furniture, and accessories.
car/kitchen/computer accessories
Synonyms and related words
Decoration and decorations
decoration
ornament
decor
2
a small thing such as a piece of jewellery or a pair of shoes that you wear with clothes to give them more style
Synonyms and related words
Types of clothes and shoes
accessory
a change of clothes/socks/underwear etc
array
3
legalsomeone who helps a criminal, for example by hiding them from the police. An accessory before the fact helps before the crime. An accessory after the fact helps after the crime
accessory to:
He was sentenced for being an accessory to the murder.
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous criminals
abductor
abettor
accessory
accessory
noun countable
US /əkˈsesəri/
Word Forms
singular
accessory
plural
accessories
DEFINITIONS3
1
a small thing such as a piece of jewelry or a pair of shoes that you wear with clothes to give them more style
Synonyms and related words
Types of clothes and shoes
accessory
a change of clothes/socks/underwear etc.
array
2
usually pluraladditional objects, equipment, decorations, etc. that make something more useful or attractive
The bookoffersadvice on choosingfabrics, furniture, and accessories.
car/kitchen/computer accessories
Synonyms and related words
Decoration and decorations
decoration
ornament
decor
3
legalsomeone who helps a criminal, for example by hiding them from the police. An accessory before the fact helps before the crime. An accessory after the fact helps after the crime
accessory to:
He was sentenced for being an accessory to the murder.