necklace

noun

neck·​lace ˈne-kləs 

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

Synonyms

• choker
• collar
• dog collar
• lei

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

To prove it, Jeff brings out an exact copy of the immunity necklace, the one that a member of Hordak’s Horde seemingly assembled in an assault on all retinas everywhere. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024

While the Princess of Wales paired the cross with a velvet purple floor-length dress by Catherine Walker, Kardashian opted to marry the 5.25-carat necklace with pearl chokers and an ivory shawl cape. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024

For spring, the bamboo motif was also front and center on a new East-West bag, a clutch, a mini bracelet bag and on necklaces, bracelets and collars. —Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024

And — this is really important — why did Bode not simply lob the medic alert necklace into the forest?!?!? —Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

necklace

noun

neck·​lace ˈnek-ləs 

: an ornament (as a string of beads) worn around the neck