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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Pair it with a belt and matching earrings to complete the look, or opt for a long necklace to accentuate the neckline with an understated style. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025 An emerald necklace and earrings from the matching set of Empress Marie-Louise were also reportedly snatched alongside a reliquary brooch, Empress Eugénie’s diadem and her large corsage-bow brooch. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025 The matching necklace, featuring eight sapphires surrounded by diamonds, was also stolen, as well as one of the two earrings in the set. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 Moore accented her beautifully fit look with a matching satin clutch and high jewelry by Cartier, including a necklace embellished with diamond and rubies set in platinum. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 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 23 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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