Necklace Definition

nĕklĭs
necklaced, necklaces, necklacing
noun
A string of beads, jewels, etc. or a chain of gold, silver, etc., worn around the neck as an ornament.
Webster's New World
Something felt to resemble this neck ornament, as in shape.
A necklace of hundreds of tiny islands.
American Heritage
A gasoline-doused automobile tire draped around a person's neck or shoulders and set ablaze.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb

To kill by means of a necklace.

Webster's New World

(South Africa) To informally execute by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

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Other Word Forms of Necklace

Noun

Singular:
necklace
Plural:
necklaces

Origin of Necklace

Necklace Sentence Examples

  • She pulled the necklace from her neck.

  • Troubled, she toyed with the necklace around her throat.

  • Her necklace felt cool against her warm chest, a reminder of a memory she wished she hadn't reopened.

  • The necklace was cool against her skin.

  • I looked down at the necklace.

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Words Starting With

NNENEC

Words Ending With

ECEACE

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