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Necklace: meaning, definitions and examples

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necklace

 

[ หˆnษ›klษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

jewelry accessory

A necklace is a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck. It is often made of precious metals like gold or silver and may be adorned with gemstones or pendants.

Synonyms

chain, choker, pendant

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
  • He gifted her a pearl necklace for her birthday.

Translations

Translations of the word "necklace" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Halskette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kalung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะผะธัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naszyjnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒฌใ‚น (nekkuresu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท collier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ collar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ๊ฑธ์ด (mokgeoli)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ุฏ (สฟiqd)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกhrdelnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกhrdelnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กน้“พ (xiร ngliร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ogrlica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกlsmen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (samkaule)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boyunbaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ collar

Etymology

The word 'necklace' originated from the combination of 'neck' and 'lace', referring to an adornment worn around the neck. Necklaces have been a popular form of jewelry across various cultures throughout history, with ancient civilizations crafting intricate designs using materials like beads, shells, and precious metals. Today, necklaces continue to be a symbol of elegance and style.

See also: neck, neckband, necktie.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,328, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.