Definition

A piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, often made of metal, beads, or other decorative materials.

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace made of pearls to the party.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful necklace at the store yesterday.

Really? What did it look like?

It was made of colorful stones, very eye-catching!

That sounds lovely! You should definitely get it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Necklace** → It is formed from "neck" (from Old English *necca*, meaning the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders) and "-lace" (from Old English *lacu*, meaning a cord or string). A necklace is a decorative cord or string worn around the neck.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cord' or 'string' ('-lace') that you wear around your 'neck' — that's what a necklace is.

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