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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This necklace will look chic on its own or layered with other necklaces.
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L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Cut to a dinner scene, and Wang can be seen adjusting the Wulu pendant necklace on his mother’s neck during dinner.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In Scarlett Johansson’s world, all that glitters is, in fact, gold — er, an 18-karat gold necklace.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Simple gold hoops or a chain necklace make outfits feel finished without overpacking.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
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L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Cut to a dinner scene, and Wang can be seen adjusting the Wulu pendant necklace on his mother’s neck during dinner.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In Scarlett Johansson’s world, all that glitters is, in fact, gold — er, an 18-karat gold necklace.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Simple gold hoops or a chain necklace make outfits feel finished without overpacking.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for necklace
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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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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