: a small case usually of precious metal that has space for a memento and that is worn typically suspended from a chain or necklace
Examples of locket in a Sentence
She kept her husband's picture in her locket.
Recent Examples on the Web
As part of that membership into an ultra-exclusive circle, the winners also receive a gold locket in the shape of the famous Masters logo — a map of the United States with a golf flag planted in Georgia.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Some family members wore lockets that bore images of Young hugging his children.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
The final gift is a silver locket containing a baby photo of each of them.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2023
Some of his ashes will go into lockets that Brock, her mother and Joseph Moran will wear on necklaces.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024
Inside, guests enjoyed the chance to pick their favorite Pandora bracelet or necklace from a custom engraving station, personalizing locket charms.
—Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024
The heart locket of this necklace can be opened up to reveal a personal photo of your choice.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
Towards the back of the dinner area, there was an engraving site where guests could customize a message on a locket to add to a neck or bracelet.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Feb. 2024
The art work depicts black-and-white photos of young white women in bejewelled lockets.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2024
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Some family members wore lockets that bore images of Young hugging his children.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
The final gift is a silver locket containing a baby photo of each of them.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2023
Some of his ashes will go into lockets that Brock, her mother and Joseph Moran will wear on necklaces.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024
Inside, guests enjoyed the chance to pick their favorite Pandora bracelet or necklace from a custom engraving station, personalizing locket charms.
—Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024
The heart locket of this necklace can be opened up to reveal a personal photo of your choice.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
Towards the back of the dinner area, there was an engraving site where guests could customize a message on a locket to add to a neck or bracelet.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Feb. 2024
The art work depicts black-and-white photos of young white women in bejewelled lockets.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2024
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“Locket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locket. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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locket
noun
lock·et
ˈläk-ət 
: a small ornamental case usually worn on a chain or necklace
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