pendant
Translation
pendant
Examples
She wore a beautiful diamond pendant.
She wore a beautiful diamond pendant.
The pendant hung from a gold chain.
The pendant hung from a gold chain.
Grammar Patterns
a pendant ((on sth.)) a piece of jewellery worn on a chain She wore a pendant on a silver chain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: locket, charm, medallion
Etymology
From French 'pendant', present participle of 'pendre' (to hang), from Latin 'pendere' (to hang).
Memory Tips
A 'pendant' is something that is 'pending' or hanging from a chain.