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necklaces

noun·Everyday

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UK/ˈneklɪsɪz/
US/ˈneklɪsɪz/

“necklaces” is a form of “necklace”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Meaning

  1. nouncountable

    Pieces of jewelry worn around the neck, usually made of beads, metal, or stones.

    Grammar: Countable noun; use a necklace for one, necklaces for two or more: She wore two necklaces.

    Patterns

    • wear a necklace
    • a gold/diamond/pearl necklace
    • a necklace of something

    She keeps her necklaces in a small wooden box.

    He bought matching necklaces for his daughters.

    The museum displays ancient gold necklaces from Egypt.

Word forms

singularnecklace

Common combinations

wear a necklace
She likes to wear a necklace with a simple dress.
a pearl necklace
My grandmother left me a pearl necklace.
a gold necklace
He gave her a gold necklace for their anniversary.
a necklace of beads
The dancer wore a necklace of bright beads.
put on a necklace
She put on a necklace before leaving the house.

Synonyms and how they differ

chain
A chain is a specific type of necklace made of linked metal, while a necklace can be made of any material.
pendant
A pendant is a single hanging ornament, often worn on a chain; it is not the whole necklace.
choker
A choker is a tight necklace worn close to the throat, so it is a narrower term.

Word family

necklace noun
The singular form, meaning one piece of neck jewelry.

Commonly confused: necklaces or bracelet? necklaces or neckline?

necklaces vs bracelet

A bracelet is worn around the wrist, not the neck; learners sometimes mix up these jewelry words.

necklaces vs neckline

A neckline is the edge or shape of a garment around the neck, not a piece of jewelry.

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