locket

noun

lock·​et ˈlä-kət How to pronounce locket (audio)
: 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 Some of his ashes will go into lockets that Brock, her mother and Joseph Moran will wear on necklaces. Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024 Inside, guests enjoyed the chance to pick their favorite Pandora bracelet or necklace from a custom engraving station, personalizing locket charms. Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024 The heart locket of this necklace can be opened up to reveal a personal photo of your choice. Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024 Towards the back of the dinner area, there was an engraving site where guests could customize a message on a locket to add to a neck or bracelet. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Feb. 2024 The art work depicts black-and-white photos of young white women in bejewelled lockets. Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2024 The text on the paper inside the locket is 'YigxSr'. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 2 Oct. 2023 Rachel Jackson Large Personalized Stellar Star Locket Give the gift of not just jewelry, but also cherished memory with Rachel Jackson’s personalized Stellar Star locket. Angela Lei, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023 The locket’s chain is adjustable from 20 to 22 inches and optional engraving is free. Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 9 Nov. 2023

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of locket was in 1679

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“Locket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locket. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

locket

noun
lock·​et ˈläk-ət How to pronounce locket (audio)
: a small ornamental case usually worn on a chain or necklace

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