necklace

/ˈnɛk.ləs/

nounneck · lace

A necklace is like “neck + lace”—a lacy chain that goes on your NECK.

Yes, it's necklace. Spell it as two easy parts: neck + lace (not “neckless”).

Definition

  1. nounA piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often made of a chain, beads, or a cord with a pendant.

Examples

  • “She wore a silver necklace with a small heart pendant.”
  • “He gave his mom a necklace made of bright blue beads.”
  • “The museum displayed an ancient gold necklace behind glass.”

Synonyms

chainpendanttorcneckletcollar

Translations

ES collarPT colarFR collier

Common misspellings

neklacenecklasenecklaceenecklessnekclaceneck-lacenecklceneckalce

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