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
Recent Examples on the Web
The actress then started cuddling her daughter, who was wearing a nappy and a yellow beaded necklace, before planting more kisses on her cheek.
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Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
The week before Valentine’s Day, a man eyed the jewelry case and asked an employee to take out a necklace.
—Drew Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Each necklace can be engraved with names, initials or significant dates.
—Brooke Singman, Fox News, 24 Apr. 2024
Underneath her collar sat a gold necklace peeking through that matched her gold hoop earrings, and her single gold ring on one hand.
—Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
The YouTube Shorts video—which Swift also shared to her Instagram Story following a link to the song's music video—features a sweet kiss on the cheek from Kelce as Swift cooked in a black crop top, light-wash jeans, and a simple chain necklace.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2024
On a thumb drive disguised as a military-style necklace, Brannon had kept a file that contained a plan and gear list targeting a Southern California Edison substation, the Department of Justice said.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Finally, the pop star added a hint of sparkle to her sporty-casual date look with chunky hoop earrings and a matching necklace, and wore her hair down in loose waves.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Released in 1962 and designed by Gilbert Albert, the unique bracelet watch (Ref. 3290) is accompanied by a matching ring and necklace.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
The week before Valentine’s Day, a man eyed the jewelry case and asked an employee to take out a necklace.
—Drew Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Each necklace can be engraved with names, initials or significant dates.
—Brooke Singman, Fox News, 24 Apr. 2024
Underneath her collar sat a gold necklace peeking through that matched her gold hoop earrings, and her single gold ring on one hand.
—Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
The YouTube Shorts video—which Swift also shared to her Instagram Story following a link to the song's music video—features a sweet kiss on the cheek from Kelce as Swift cooked in a black crop top, light-wash jeans, and a simple chain necklace.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2024
On a thumb drive disguised as a military-style necklace, Brannon had kept a file that contained a plan and gear list targeting a Southern California Edison substation, the Department of Justice said.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Finally, the pop star added a hint of sparkle to her sporty-casual date look with chunky hoop earrings and a matching necklace, and wore her hair down in loose waves.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Released in 1962 and designed by Gilbert Albert, the unique bracelet watch (Ref. 3290) is accompanied by a matching ring and necklace.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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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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