amulet

noun

am·​u·​let ˈam-yə-lət 

: a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)

Synonyms of amulet

• talisman

Examples of amulet in a Sentence

a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil

Recent Examples on the Web

Irony is thus the amulet of thought, which is why it is favored by philosophers from Socrates to Kierkegaard to Derrida. —Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026

The debut feature from Guillermo del Toro, Cronos tells the story of an older man (Federico Luppi) who discovers a mystical amulet that gives him a more energized, youthful demeanor — at a cost. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026

There’s an amulet (one of those glowing doohickeys the fate of the cosmos hangs on), and your heart may sink every time someone starts chattering about it. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 May 2026

Sharp objects like scissors and needles or amulets should be carried by pregnant women or placed near sleeping children to ward off her attacks. —Literary Hub, 5 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin amulētum, of obscure origin

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

amulet

noun

am·​u·​let ˈam-yə-lət 

: a small object worn as a charm against evil