locket
word
Definition
A locket is a small, typically decorative pendant on a necklace that opens and usually holds a photo or a tiny object inside.
Usage & Nuances
Most often appears as 'a gold locket', 'heart-shaped locket', or 'family locket.' It is a sentimental or meaningful item, often given as a gift. Do not confuse with 'lock' (a device for closing).
Spanish: relicario - medallón (joya)Portuguese (BR): medalhão (joia) - relicárioPortuguese (PT): medalhão (jóia) - relicárioChinese (Simplified): 小盒挂坠 - 小盒项链Chinese (Traditional): 小盒掛墜 - 小盒項鍊Hindi: लॉकेट (गहना)Arabic: قلادة صغيرة (تفتح لوضع صورة أو شيء صغير)Bengali: লকেটRussian: медальонJapanese: ロケットVietnamese: mặt dây chuyền mở được - mặt dây chuyền kỷ niệmKorean: 로켓 목걸이Turkish: madalyonUrdu: لاکٹIndonesian: liontin (yang dapat dibuka)
Example Sentences
The locket is made of silver.
basic
She wears a locket with her grandmother's picture inside.
basic
He gave her a heart-shaped locket for her birthday.
basic
Do you want to see the photo in my locket?
natural
She never takes off her locket, not even at night.
natural
The old locket was passed down from her mother.
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