necklace

noun

neck·​lace ˈne-kləs How to pronounce necklace (audio)
Synonyms of necklacenext
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

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found a lovely necklace to match the bracelet and ring her mother had given her
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Parents can put glow sticks, glow necklaces or reflective tape on their children’s costumes for better visibility. — Lina Ruiz october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 Available in yellow and white gold, the pendant necklace, $1,500, is a 1-carat diamond pair wrapped in a titanium bezel and strung on a 14-karat chain. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Designer Calvin Klein purchased a natural pearl and diamond necklace, while Joan Collins bought a sapphire pendant. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 The victim reported that four teenagers stole their necklace and fled the scene, according to police. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 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

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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