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

The show follows Nicky (Levy) and Morgan Dardano (Taylor Ortega), a pastor-and-teacher sibling duo from New Jersey who stumble into organized crime after Morgan steals a necklace from a postal store to bury with their dying grandmother. —Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026

Namira, whose dark hair had burgundy streaks, wore hoop earrings and a tangle of gold necklaces. —Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026

Adrian Muñoz, 36, is charged with one felony count of grand theft and one misdemeanor count of petty theft for allegedly stealing the necklace and coins in another instance. —Julie Sharp, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026

They’re tracked down by member Yusuf (Boran Kuzum), who them a deadline to return the necklace to ensure their safety. —Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 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