: a small case usually of precious metal that has space for a memento and that is worn typically suspended from a chain or necklace
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She kept her husband's picture in her locket.
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In the series, Agatha Harkness wears a locket to remember her and Rio’s son Nicky.
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Lauren Coates, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
An 18-inch, 18-karat gold chain gracefully branches off into the compass and locket charms, which can be taken off at will and thus allow for stylish versatility.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
Mielnicki carries a bit of Vincent's ashes with her in a locket around her neck.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Prices start at $195 for a sterling silver locket to several thousand dollars for gold and diamond lockets.
—Jill Newman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Coates, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
An 18-inch, 18-karat gold chain gracefully branches off into the compass and locket charms, which can be taken off at will and thus allow for stylish versatility.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
Mielnicki carries a bit of Vincent's ashes with her in a locket around her neck.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Prices start at $195 for a sterling silver locket to several thousand dollars for gold and diamond lockets.
—Jill Newman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for locket
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“Locket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locket. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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locket
noun
lock·et
ˈläk-ət 
: a small ornamental case usually worn on a chain or necklace
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