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
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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The athlete accessorized her on-court tennis kit with earrings and a necklace.
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30 June 2026
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
There are also noteworthy deals on summer accessories, including jelly flip-flops, silk scarves, crochet bucket hats, shell necklaces and cotton sarongs.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Intermissi designed their linen two-piece sets, and their green and blue necklaces were by Garrard.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Cambodians in attendance were able to see the ancient crowns, rings, earrings and necklaces in person for the first time.
—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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necklace
noun
neck·lace
ˈnek-ləs 
: an ornament (as a string of beads) worn around the neck
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