necklace

noun

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

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Examples of necklace in a Sentence

found a lovely necklace to match the bracelet and ring her mother had given her
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The star accessorized the look with a gold necklace and dark sunglasses. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Add a bit of texture to a summer dress with a crochet headscarf, raffia bag, and simple gold rope necklace. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026 This creator tossed on an oversize button-down and chunky bauble necklace for an effortlessly cool long-weekend look. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Tacori skipped the orderly line of a tennis necklace, arranging mixed-cut diamonds in two close rows with smaller stones filling the narrow spaces between them. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace

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 10 Jul. 2026.

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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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