Accessories are items that you wear or carry in addition to your main clothes. They can complete an outfit, add style, or serve a practical purpose. The plural form of accessory is accessories. In this lesson, you’ll learn common accessory names and their meanings in English with example sentences.
Common Accessories in English
Here are some of the most common accessories in English with simple meanings and example sentences.
Anklet
A piece of jewelry worn around the ankle.
Example: She wore a silver anklet with her summer dress.
Backpack
A bag carried on the back with two shoulder straps.
Example: He carries his books and laptop in his backpack every day.
Bag
A container used to carry personal items.
Example: She always keeps a water bottle in her bag.
Bandana
A square piece of cloth worn around the head or neck.
Example: He wore a red bandana around his neck.
Bangle
A solid bracelet worn around the wrist.
Example: She wore a gold bangle with her new dress.
Baseball cap
A soft cap with a curved visor at the front.
Example: She wore a baseball cap to protect her face from the sun.
Beanie
A soft, close-fitting hat usually worn for warmth.
Example: He put on a wool beanie before going outside.
Belt
A strip worn around the waist to hold or decorate clothes.
Example: He wore a brown leather belt with his trousers.
Beret
A soft, round, flat hat.
Example: She wore a black beret with her winter coat.
Bow tie
A small, bow-shaped tie worn around the neck.
Example: He wore a black bow tie to the formal dinner.
Bracelet
A piece of jewelry worn around the wrist.
Example: She received a beautiful silver bracelet for her birthday.
Briefcase
A flat case used to carry documents or a laptop.
Example: He carried his work documents in a leather briefcase.
Brooch
A decorative piece of jewelry attached to clothing.
Example: She pinned a flower-shaped brooch to her jacket.
Bucket hat
A soft hat with a brim that slopes downward.
Example: He wore a bucket hat while walking on the beach.
Cap
A soft hat, usually with a visor at the front.
Example: He put on his cap before leaving the house.
Cardholder
A small case used to carry cards.
Example: I keep my bank cards in a leather cardholder.
Chain
A piece of jewelry made from connected metal links.
Example: He wears a simple gold chain around his neck.
Charm
A small decorative object attached to jewelry.
Example: She added a heart-shaped charm to her bracelet.
Claw clip
A hair accessory with curved teeth used to hold hair in place.
Example: She used a claw clip to hold up her hair.
Clutch
A small handbag usually carried in the hand.
Example: She carried a black clutch to the evening event.
Coin purse
A small purse used to carry coins.
Example: My grandmother keeps loose change in her coin purse.
Crossbody bag
A bag worn with a strap across the body.
Example: She carried a small crossbody bag while exploring the city.
Cufflinks
Small fasteners used to close shirt cuffs.
Example: He wore silver cufflinks with his formal shirt.
Duffel bag
A large, soft bag often used for travel or sports.
Example: She packed her gym clothes in a duffel bag.
Earmuffs
Soft coverings worn over the ears for warmth.
Example: She wore earmuffs to keep her ears warm in the snow.
Earrings
Pieces of jewelry worn on the ears.
Example: She chose small gold earrings for the party.
Engagement ring
A ring given to someone when they agree to get married.
Example: She proudly showed her friends her new engagement ring.
Fanny pack / Bum bag
A small bag worn around the waist.
Example: He kept his phone and wallet in a fanny pack.
Fedora
A soft hat with a brim and an indented top.
Example: He wore a dark fedora with his suit.
Glasses
Lenses in a frame worn to improve vision.
Example: She wears glasses when she reads or works on her computer.
Gloves
Coverings worn on the hands for warmth or protection.
Example: She put on her gloves before going outside in the cold.
Goggles
Protective eyewear that fits closely around the eyes.
Example: He wore swimming goggles to keep water out of his eyes.
Hair bow
A bow worn in the hair as a decoration.
Example: The girl wore a pink hair bow for the party.
Hair clip
A small accessory used to hold hair in place.
Example: She used a hair clip to keep her hair back.
Hair tie
An elastic band used to hold hair together.
Example: She used a hair tie to make a ponytail.
Hairpin
A small pin used to hold hair in place.
Example: She decorated her hair with a silver hairpin.
Handbag
A bag used to carry personal items.
Example: She keeps her phone, keys, and wallet in her handbag.
Handkerchief
A small piece of cloth used for wiping your nose or face.
Example: He always carries a clean handkerchief in his pocket.
Hat
A head covering worn for style, warmth, or protection.
Example: She wore a wide hat to protect herself from the sun.
Headband
A band worn around or over the head.
Example: She wore a colorful headband to keep her hair back.
Headscarf
A scarf worn over or around the head.
Example: She wore a light headscarf on the windy day.
Hoop earrings
Round or ring-shaped earrings worn on the ears.
Example: She wore a pair of silver hoop earrings to dinner.
Keychain
A small chain or ring used to hold keys.
Example: I keep my house keys on a bright red keychain.
Lapel pin
A small decorative pin worn on a jacket lapel.
Example: He wore a small lapel pin on his suit jacket.
Messenger bag
A bag with a long strap worn over the shoulder or across the body.
Example: He carries his notebook and tablet in a messenger bag.
Mittens
Warm hand coverings with a separate section for the thumb.
Example: The child wore thick mittens while playing in the snow.
Necklace
A piece of jewelry worn around the neck.
Example: She wore a beautiful gold necklace to the wedding.
Pendant
A piece of jewelry that hangs from a necklace or chain.
Example: Her necklace has a small heart-shaped pendant.
Pocket square
A decorative piece of cloth worn in a jacket pocket.
Example: His blue pocket square matched his tie perfectly.
Purse
A small bag used to carry money and personal items.
Example: She took some money out of her purse.
Ring
A piece of jewelry worn around a finger.
Example: She wears a simple silver ring on her right hand.
Satchel
A bag with a long strap, often used for carrying books.
Example: He carried his books to class in a leather satchel.
Scarf
A piece of fabric worn around the neck or head.
Example: She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck before going outside.
Scrunchie
A fabric-covered elastic band used to hold hair.
Example: She tied her hair back with a pink scrunchie.
Shawl
A large piece of fabric worn around the shoulders.
Example: She put a warm shawl around her shoulders in the evening.
Shoulder bag
A bag carried with a strap over one shoulder.
Example: She carries a small shoulder bag when she goes shopping.
Smartwatch
A digital watch with features such as apps and fitness tracking.
Example: My smartwatch tracks my steps and shows my messages.
Stud earrings
Small earrings that sit directly on the earlobe.
Example: She wore simple diamond stud earrings to the wedding.
Sun hat
A hat with a wide brim worn for protection from the sun.
Example: She wore a sun hat while relaxing on the beach.
Sunglasses
Dark glasses worn to protect the eyes from sunlight.
Example: I always wear sunglasses when the sun is very bright.
Suspenders
Straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers.
Example: He wore suspenders instead of a belt with his trousers.
Tie
A long piece of fabric worn around the neck with a shirt.
Example: He wore a dark blue tie to the job interview.
Tie clip
A small clip used to hold a tie in place.
Example: He used a silver tie clip to keep his tie straight.
Tiara
A decorative headpiece similar to a small crown.
Example: The bride wore a sparkling tiara in her hair.
Tote bag
A large bag with two handles and an open top.
Example: She carries her books to class in a canvas tote bag.
Umbrella
An object held above the head for protection from rain or sun.
Example: She always carries an umbrella when it looks like rain.
Visor
A type of hat with a brim but no top.
Example: She wore a visor to keep the sun out of her eyes.
Wallet
A small case used to carry money and cards.
Example: He keeps his bank cards and cash in his wallet.
Watch
A small clock worn around the wrist.
Example: He checked his watch to see if he was late.
Wedding ring
A ring worn by someone who is married.
Example: He has worn his wedding ring for many years.
Wristband
A band worn around the wrist.
Example: Everyone at the festival received a colored wristband.
