accompanied by (someone or something)

accompanied by (someone or something)

Joined by someone or something or presented along with someone or something. The slice of pie was accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream. My husband is sick, so I'll be accompanied by my son at the charity auction.See also: accompany, by

accompanied by something

with something extra to go along with something else; with something to complement something else. Dessert was accompanied by a fine white wine.See also: accompany, by