necklace

Meaning

Noun

1. An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
2. (figuratively) Anything resembling a necklace in shape.
3. (South-Africa) A device used in necklacing (an informal execution); a rubber tyre that is filled with petrol. It is placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.

Verb

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

Synonyms

collar

amber

beads

choker

garland

chain

bead

necklet

ornament

bracelet

rounded

brooch

ornamental chain

rosary

sash

scarf

🧣

string

🪢

string of beads

ton

torque

nape of neck

collar of beads

string of pearls

chapelt

armband

chaplet

copper

gorget

jewel

jewelry

locket

neck

necktie

👔

pearl necklace

pearl oyster

pendant

Translations

collier

collar

collana

Halskette

colar

kolye

gerdanlık

halsketting

halssnoer

Halsband

κολιέ

collier

ambre

περιδέραιο

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈnɛkləs/

Etymology

From neck + lace.

Sentences

I'm just gazing at the marble of your necklace .