necklace
word
/ˈnɛkɫəs/
NEK-lus
/nˈɛkləs/
NEK-lus
Definition
A necklace is a piece of jewelry worn around the neck. It can be made of metal, beads, pearls, or other decorative materials.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to decorative jewelry, not something practical or religious unless context makes that clear. Common verbs are 'wear', 'put on', 'take off', and 'buy'. Do not confuse it with 'chain', which can mean just the metal part.
Spanish: collarPortuguese (BR): colarPortuguese (PT): colarChinese (Simplified): 项链Chinese (Traditional): 項鍊Hindi: हारArabic: قلادةBengali: হার - নেকলেসRussian: ожерелье - кольеJapanese: ネックレスVietnamese: vòng cổKorean: 목걸이Turkish: kolyeUrdu: ہارIndonesian: kalung
Example Sentences
She is wearing a gold necklace.
basic
He bought a necklace for his wife.
basic
My necklace is on the table.
basic
That necklace really goes with your dress.
natural
I almost lost my necklace at the beach yesterday.
natural
Her grandmother left her that necklace, so it means a lot to her.
natural