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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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Carey, 56, helped share the news in an Instagram video that featured her looking glamorous in a red dress and diamond necklace.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
No more scratched sunglasses or knotted necklaces sabotaging your morning.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
As the fates would have it, Diemer has had a lifelong obsession with Poseidon, as evidenced by his prominent trident necklace, the iconic emblem and weapon of the sea god.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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