Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

necklace

[nek-lis] / ˈnɛk lɪs /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Tisch, who is Jewish and wears a Star of David necklace, has spoken passionately about the NYPD’s role in protecting Jewish communities and driving down antisemitic crime.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Consider the Van Cleef bib necklace, a dazzling Art Deco piece fashioned with 673 diamonds set in platinum that was commissioned in 1938 by Queen Nazli of Egypt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

A gold necklace given to her by her partner will go back to him.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

She transforms a rainbow of blossoms into hair adornments, earrings, necklace pendants and rings, treating her homegrown organic materials like precious gems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Jack reached over to May, hooked a finger under her necklace, and pulled it out.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Both men were found wearing necklaces featuring pins to remove the handsets' Sim cards.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

What’s one more charm on one of several necklaces already heavy with lockets and hearts?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

The museum also confirmed it lost a bust, brooches, a perfume bottle, two bracelets, comb, hatpin, belt buckle and several necklaces and pendants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Partygoers seemed more enthused about the vendor selling beaded plushie necklaces than about heading to the dance floor.

From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026

Clothed in leather, some wore tiny pieces of turquoise in their necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 14,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training