necklace Definition
neck·lace (nek′lis)
noun
- a string of beads, jewels, etc. or a chain of gold, silver, etc., worn around the neck as an ornament
- a gasoline-doused automobile tire draped around a person's neck or shoulders and set ablaze
transitive verb -·laced, -·lac·ing
to kill by means of a necklace ()
necklace Synonyms
necklace
n.
necklace Usage Examples
Converse of object
- bead: A very pretty vintage beaded necklace, dating to circa 1932.
- wear: Wearing a magnetic necklace or sleeping on a magnetic pillow will reduce migraine headaches.
- steal: At Eva's behest Diabolik next sets his sights on stealing a magnificent emerald necklace belonging to the British trade emissary's wife.
Adjective modifier
- pearl: A pearl necklace has a lowest level of division.
- handmade: A handmade necklace featuring coral beads, lapis lazuli beads and sterling silver beads and fittings.
- collectible: Antique, vintage, retro, kitsch & collectible necklaces.
- emerald: Blake comes to the rescue and also recovers the emerald necklace but Kew gets away to fight another day.
- vintage: A really pretty English vintage collar necklace in brass, dating to circa 1932.
- amber: The amber necklace shows no flaws or damage, very good condition.
Modifies a noun
- s: Our products range includes anklets and bracelets, pendants, rings, necklace s and much more.
- measure: The necklace measures approx 16 inches / 40 cm long, with an 8 inch / 20 cm drop.
- quot: Necklace quot for the eastbound fares river cruises of.
Noun used with modifier
- rhinestone: A great English vintage diamante rhinestone necklace, that will add some sparkle to any outfit, perfect for your vintage chic look.
- diamante: A great English vintage diamante rhinestone necklace, that will add some sparkle to any outfit, perfect for your vintage chic look.
- pendant: This is one side of a pendant necklace showing an angel holding a dove ( the reverse is a Tudor rose ).
- pearl: A classic English faux pearl necklace dating to circa 1951.
- retro: A fab retro vintage necklace dating to circa 1984.
- bead: A fantastic impressive vintage retro bead necklace, perfect for your vintage chic, retro chic wardrobe.
Preposition: of
bead: Homer mentions amber jewelry - earrings and a necklace of amber beads - as a princely gift in the Odyssey.
Preposition: with
pendant: The portrait on this dinar shows in high relief a bearded king wearing a necklace with a star pendant.
Browse dictionary entries near necklace
- ‹ necking
- ‹ neckerchief
- ‹ Necker
- ‹ neckcloth
- ‹ neckband
- ‹ neck-rein
- ‹ neck of the woods
- ‹ neck
- ‹ Neches
- ‹ necessity
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