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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Givenchy also created a replica of the five-strand pearl necklace that draped across Hepburn’s collarbone. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 Some examples are shell beads dating to more than 10,000 years ago, from Barrow Island off the coast of Western Australia, and a necklace of Tasmanian devil teeth that is about 7,000 years old, found near Lake Nitchie, Field told CNN in an email. Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025 To channel Audrey Hepburn's Holly Golightly in the 1961 rom-com Breakfast at Tiffany's, opt for a long black gown, black satin gloves, pearl necklace and sleek updo. Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 Other jewels included a tiara and necklace worn by Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense, dating to the early 19th century. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for necklace

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 28 Oct. 2025.

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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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