Pronunciation

/ˈnɛkləs/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, typically made of precious metals and often adorned with gems, beads, or other decorative elements. For example: “She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the gala.”

Phrases

• “A string of pearls” refers to a necklace made of pearls.
• “Necklace of office” denotes a special necklace that symbolizes a position of authority or membership in a specific organization.
• “Break the necklace” can metaphorically mean to disrupt or destroy a connected series or chain.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The princess’s most prized possession was a gold necklace inherited from her grandmother.”
• “After winning the championship, he presented his wife with a tennis bracelet and matching necklace.”

Synonyms

• Choker
• Pendant
• Locket
• Chain
• Torque
• Collar
• Strand
• Ornament

Derived Forms

• Necklace-making (noun): The craft of creating necklaces.
• Necklace-like (adj): Resembling or suggesting a necklace in form or arrangement; for example, “the necklace-like pattern of the lights around the Christmas tree.”

Idiomatic Expressions

• “To have a necklace of bruises” implies having multiple bruises around one’s neck, often due to injury or violence.
• “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe” - In this wedding tradition, “something old” could be a family heirloom necklace.