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

In the Oakland murder case, prosecutors say that shortly after midnight on April 19, 2025, Jones and Upshaw approached a Richmond resident on the 500 block of 18th Street in Uptown Oakland, and attempted to rob him for a diamond necklace. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026

Usually, jewelry is an afterthought on vacation, but the personalized Little Words Project necklace provided more color and texture to the outfit. —Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026

The assailant produced and fired a handgun, prosecutors said, and robbed the victim of a necklace before running off. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

Noin adjusted her black curly hair and fidgeted with a gold medallion necklace. —Eden Laase, New York Times, 5 Mar. 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