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
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, grieving women generally wore heavy black outfits that included veils and bonnets; sometimes there were necklaces, or bits of jewelry that contained the hair of the deceased.
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Cody Delistraty, The New Yorker, 22 June 2024
Like the name states, this bodysuit seamlessly blends comfort and style with soft, breathable cotton and a flattering square neckline that emphasizes any neck accessory (opt for a chic scarf or statement necklace!).
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
Around her neck hung two necklaces: a Jewish star with lapis lazuli, and a small gold Celtics logo pendant, which had belonged to her grandfather.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2024
Case in point, a white gold necklace featuring a snap hook shaped like the number five from the Sporty 5 Prestige chapter that comes as a set with a pair of asymmetrical earrings.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 17 June 2024
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Cody Delistraty, The New Yorker, 22 June 2024
Like the name states, this bodysuit seamlessly blends comfort and style with soft, breathable cotton and a flattering square neckline that emphasizes any neck accessory (opt for a chic scarf or statement necklace!).
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
Around her neck hung two necklaces: a Jewish star with lapis lazuli, and a small gold Celtics logo pendant, which had belonged to her grandfather.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2024
Case in point, a white gold necklace featuring a snap hook shaped like the number five from the Sporty 5 Prestige chapter that comes as a set with a pair of asymmetrical earrings.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 17 June 2024
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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necklace
noun
neck·lace
ˈnek-ləs 
: an ornament (as a string of beads) worn around the neck
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