locket
Translation
locket
Examples
She wore a gold locket around her neck.
She wore a gold locket around her neck.
He kept a picture in the locket.
He kept a picture in the locket.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) locket a small ornamental case, typically worn on a necklace. She wore a gold locket around her neck.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pendant, medallion
Etymology
From Old French 'loquet' meaning 'latch', a diminutive of 'loc' (lock). So, it means a 'little lock'.
Memory Tips
A 'locket' is a piece of jewellery where you can 'lock' a tiny picture inside. The suffix '-et' often means 'small'.