Meaning & use

accessories

noun·Everyday

Additional items added to an outfit, room, or device to complete, enhance, or decorate it.

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She chose a simple dress and let bold jewelry accessories complete the look.

The phone came with several accessories, including a case and a charging cable.

A note on using this word

Accessories has a double 'c' and a double 's'; a common misspelling drops one of the pairs.

Words with a similar meaning

extrasadd-ons

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