necklace

noun

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

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 Daisy is wearing a light purple shirt, turquoise necklace and bracelet, pink shoes, and a pink hair bow. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024 Masses of beads that had formed part of an elaborate necklace indicated a level of sophistication seldom associated with Bronze Age England. Franz Lidz, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024 The customer snatched the necklace from her hand and ran. Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024 Her strappy gold sandals, along with her diamond necklace and chunky abstract diamond earrings, added a lovely touch. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Mar. 2024 Elsewhere, subtle and unexpected embellishment came in the form of fringe on aprons or necklaces and even hats. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 Purdy complimented his black tuxedo and suspenders with a white corsage, while Brandt accessorized her wedding day look with simple diamond drop earrings, a diamond necklace and tennis bracelet. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 The actress chose not to wear a necklace with the look, opting instead for a set of jewelry by Bulgari including high jewelry earrings in pink gold and featuring diamonds, pink tourmalines, morganites and mandarin garnets. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 Prosecutors describe the stealing of the necklace as the catalyst for a sequence of events. Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2024

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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