necklace

noun

neck·​lace ˈne-kləs How to pronounce necklace (audio)
1
: an ornament worn around the neck
2
: something likened to a necklace especially in forming a linked series or a circular pattern
a necklace of islands

Examples of necklace in a Sentence

found a lovely necklace to match the bracelet and ring her mother had given her
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This necklace will look chic on its own or layered with other necklaces. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025 Cut to a dinner scene, and Wang can be seen adjusting the Wulu pendant necklace on his mother’s neck during dinner. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 In Scarlett Johansson’s world, all that glitters is, in fact, gold — er, an 18-karat gold necklace. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025 Simple gold hoops or a chain necklace make outfits feel finished without overpacking. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for necklace

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of necklace was in 1577

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

necklace

noun
neck·​lace ˈnek-ləs How to pronounce necklace (audio)
: an ornament (as a string of beads) worn around the neck

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