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August 14, 2016 Word of the Day

accessory /ɪkˈsɛsəri/ noun
accessory
/ɪkˈsɛsəri/
noun

plural accessories

The girl is wearing accessories with her dress.
The girl is wearing accessories with her dress.
Definition of ACCESSORY

[count]

1 : something added to something else to make it more useful, attractive, or effective

  • fashion/clothing accessories such as scarves, handkerchiefs, bracelets, and rings

  • automotive accessories

  • computer accessories

2 law : someone who helps another person commit a crime

  • He is wanted as an accessory to murder.

  • She was charged as an accessory before/after the fact. [=someone who helps a criminal before/after a crime has been committed]

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