pendant

pendant Definition

pend·ant (pen′dənt)

noun

a hanging ornamental object, as one suspended from an earring or a necklace
the stem and ring of a pocket watch
either of a pair; match or companion piece
anything hanging, as the pull chain on a lamp
a decorative piece suspended from a ceiling or roof: used esp. in Gothic architecture

Etymology: ME pendaunt < OFr pendant, prp. of pendre < L pendere, to hang < IE base *(s)pen(d)-, to pull, stretch > spin

adjective

pendant Related Forms

pend′·antly adverb

pendant Synonyms

pendant Usage Examples

Converse of object

carve: The ceiling of the aisle is decorated with heraldic and floral devices and carved pendants.
hang: Each competitor wears a hanging pendant around her neck.
wear: She feels safe wearing the pendant which she does 24 hours a day.

Adjective modifier

shaped: Leaf shaped silver pendant with a large section of Yew inlayed.
vintage: Gold-tone metal necklace with vintage motor car pendant in bright red with gray and orange spoked wheels.
silver: PETER WILLIAMS Make a silver pendant or earrings - for 13 to 18 year olds.
gold: Possibly the most significant of all the objects found with her is the gold pendant with the bead with colored inlay.
beautiful: This beautiful pendant comes boxed, complete with an 18 " sterling silver curb chain.

Modifies a noun

necklace: I made a star-shaped pendant necklace which I still have today!
lamp: Tall stories, of which there were many, were greeted by swinging the pendant lamps which then hung over each work place.
fitting: Storage heater, three double sockets, 15 pane door, decorative light with three pendant light fittings.
shade: Also our bone china table lamp s and pendant shades.
alarm: Personal pendant alarm connected to owner's accommodation or carer in adjacent room.
switch: White and chrome suite comprising of low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splashback, single radiator, pendant light switch.

Noun used with modifier

quartz: Rose Quartz Pendant Necklace R01 - Rose quartz pendant on a silver tone snake chain.
diamond: A black velvet dress featured a plunging back set off with a diamond pendant spelling out the number five.
silver: Figure 5. Silver cross pendant of ninth or tenth century date.
gold: They were also known for producing hollow gold pendants that were filled with perfume.
neck: The Alarm is activated by pressing a button on the Alarm or neck pendant supplied.
ceiling: Many ranges are available as complete sets with wall lights, ceiling pendants, table lamps and floor standards to match.

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