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
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Israeli media reported the bag also included a necklace, a map of Palestinian territory and photos.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
The gold coin necklace with a bulky silver chain could easily be a top-tier flea market score, while the black sunglasses are fashionably nondescript.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
There’s a touch of the pre-indie-sleaze era with the coin charm necklace and vintage-looking brown leather jacket, while the light-wash flares (frayed hems mandatory), graphic tee, and skinny headband bring it back to the pre-Obama years.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
Kate has also regularly worn the brand’s earrings and necklaces.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
The gold coin necklace with a bulky silver chain could easily be a top-tier flea market score, while the black sunglasses are fashionably nondescript.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
There’s a touch of the pre-indie-sleaze era with the coin charm necklace and vintage-looking brown leather jacket, while the light-wash flares (frayed hems mandatory), graphic tee, and skinny headband bring it back to the pre-Obama years.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
Kate has also regularly worn the brand’s earrings and necklaces.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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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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