accessory
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- (countable) An accessory is an extra item, not needed, but which adds to the whole.
- She bought a number of accessories including a bag, hat, and gloves, to match her new dress.
- (countable) (law) An accessory is a person who helps someone to break the law.
- Because she helped him hide the body after the murder, she was charged with being an accessory to the crime.