necklace
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- noun
- /ˈnɛk.lɪs/
:
collar
- So I got you this rose gold necklace with a key that says magic.
- a beaded necklace
- necklaces and bracelets
- necklaces and earrings
Like, you know, a tooth necklace, right?
- Like, you know, a tooth necklace, right?
- Oh, yeah, because I've had this necklace for a fucking year.
- She wore one of those ugly necklaces like Missus Binley's.
- It is the Prada necklace from Relux Vintage.
Examples
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Hey, that's a great necklace, Liz.
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I wrote a brief explanation about the significance of the necklace for the teachers' weekly newsletter.
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How could he buy a necklace with that money?
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Look, please, just give me the necklace.
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Did you see his necklace?
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- Look at this ruby necklace.
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So I have this new necklace that I got from Dior.
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I have this necklace that's kind of like a lock.
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And what about this, this necklace you're wearing?
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She wore a beautiful necklace adorned with sparkling diamonds.
Synonyms
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Small decorative items like rings or necklaces that people wear to look nice
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A necklace made of small metal links worn around the neck
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1.7
A necklace that fits closely around the neck and is worn for fashion
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A line of beads or pearls worn around the neck
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3.5
A string of beads or pearls worn around the neck
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A tight necklace worn around the neck as a fashion accessory
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A row of beads threaded together and worn as jewelry
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An item worn around the neck, like a collar or necklace
A small necklace or band of fur that sits close to the neck
A close fitting decorative band worn around the neck as jewelry
A long necklace that hangs in a loop and ends with a pendant or tassel
A small necklace with a five-pointed star used by some people to show religious or spiritual belief
Compounds
A small necklace with a five-pointed star used by some people to show religious or spiritual belief
How Decorative
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word necklace is made from neck and lace, where lace once meant 'a tie' or 'a cord'. So a necklace is something you 'tie' or hang around the neck.