accessorynoun
uk/əkˈses.ər.i/us/əkˈses.ər.i/accessory noun (EXTRA)
C1 [ C usually plural ] something added to a machine or to clothing that has a useful or decorative purpose:
She wore a green wool suit with matching accessories (= shoes, hat, bag, etc.).
Sunglasses are much more than a fashion accessory.
Accessories for the top-of-the-range car include leather upholstery, electric windows, and a sunroof.
More examples
- We stock the full range of model railway accessories.
- Jazz up a classic outfit with some bright accessories.
- Mum's found a lovely dress for the wedding, but she needs to find some matching accessories.
- We stock a range of bedroom and bathroom accessories as well as furniture.
- The kitchen looks better with a coat of paint and a few new accessories.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Things added or attached to other things
- add-on
- added value
- addition
- adjunct
- admixture
- appurtenance
- attachment
- frill
- frippery
- hereto
- onto
- trimming
accessory noun (CRIMINAL)
[ C ] someone who helps another person to commit a crime but does not take part in it:
an accessory to murder
accessory after the fact specialized
someone who helps someone after that person has committed a crime, for example by hiding them from the police
accessory before the fact specialized
someone who helps in the preparation of a crime
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Helpers and accomplices
- a tower of strength idiom
- abet
- accomplice
- acolyte
- aide
- buddy
- collaborator
- confederate
- enabler
- facilitator
- help
- mate
- moll
- partner
- right-hand man
- second 1
- support group
- support network
- tower
- victim support
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