necklace
Translation
necklace
Examples
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace.
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace.
He gave her a necklace for her birthday.
He gave her a necklace for her birthday.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) necklace a piece of jewelry worn around the neck She wore a beautiful necklace.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chain, pendant, choker
Etymology
Comes from 'neck' + 'lace', literally meaning a lace for the neck.
Memory Tips
Picture a delicate 'lace' of jewels worn around the 'neck'.