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 of necklace

• beads
• collar
• choker
• pendant

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

The queen wore an amethyst necklace that once belonged to Queen Victoria’s mother, the Duchess of Kent. —Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026

While this necklace is gold vermeil (coated), it’s designed to last a long time—just make sure not to shower with it on. —Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026

But Queen Camilla's necklace does the job there. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026

One young man, his shirt off and loosely draped around his neck along with a Santa Muerte necklace, sports tattoos of a Kalashnikov rifle and a flaming skull, regarding the camera with bedroom eyes. —Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for necklace

• feckless
• reckless

Kids Definition

necklace

noun

neck·​lace ˈnek-ləs 

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