necklace

noun

neck·​lace ˈne-kləs 

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

Synonyms of necklace

• beads
• collar
• choker
• pendant

Examples of necklace in a Sentence

found a lovely necklace to match the bracelet and ring her mother had given her

Recent Examples on the Web

That same month, criminals nabbed a $4 million diamond necklace from Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts (MAK). — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Referencing the starry design of the dress, Dion wore a new comète necklace made of platinum, 18-karat white gold, and 1,080 diamonds that totaled more than 67 carats. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

The exhibit also dives into innovations from the house, from the use of unconventional materials in high-jewelry creations to the Question Mark, a clasp-free necklace introduced in 1879 that gave women more independence in accessorizing. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Hill then threw Vaccaro’s items around the room and pushed and shoved her to the floor, later ripping Vaccaro’s necklace from her neck, according to the petition. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for necklace

• feckless
• reckless

Kids Definition

necklace

noun

neck·​lace ˈnek-ləs 

: an ornament (as a string of beads) worn around the neck