locket

noun

lock·​et ˈlä-kət 

: a small case usually of precious metal that has space for a memento and that is worn typically suspended from a chain or necklace

Examples of locket in a Sentence

She kept her husband's picture in her locket.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hair rested in scrapbooks or lockets, or was woven into Victorian jewelry. —Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025

Last year, at her rehearsal dinner, Katie's mom, Jane Gaudreau, gave her a memory locket with Katie's late grandmother's picture tucked inside. —Erin Clack, People.com, 12 July 2025

There’s a variety of matching necklaces in the collection for every color, from the vintage gold locket to the gorgeous Harlow statement necklace with large pink abalone stones. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 June 2025

After winning the Couture Best in Debuting Award in 2022 for the Blunt Box locket, one of a series of gold lockets and rings that open to reveal sizeable diamonds, and gemstones set en tremblant. —Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French loquet latch, from Middle Dutch loke; akin to Old English loc

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for locket

• docket
• pocket
• rocket
• socket
• sprocket
• pickpocket
• skyrocket

Kids Definition

locket

noun

lock·​et ˈläk-ət 

: a small ornamental case usually worn on a chain or necklace