Synonyms of lei

lei

noun

ˈlā 

as in necklace

an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck

we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii

Synonyms & Similar Words

• necklace
• collar
• beads
• dog collar
• choker
• torque
• pendant
• strand
• rope
• rivière
• locket
• bangle
• carcanet
• lavaliere

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lei

Frances stood by her dad wearing a canary yellow sundress dress printed with bright orange flowers and a white lei slung around her neck. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026

Luhrmann has also unearthed some hypnotic clips of Elvis performing live in Hawaii in 1957, wearing a shimmering gold jacket, his neck ringed with a lei. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026

Haack shared images with Larocca, wearing a white bikini and a purple Hawaiian lei. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026

Vrabel entered the stadium wearing a lei made by defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga’s mother. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2026