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

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

Fellow Olympic skaters Meryl Davis, Adam Rippon, and Alexa Knierim were among the guests who celebrated the pair’s nuptials, which included a lei exchange and performances by Hawaiian artists. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026